Compounds and methods for treating fungal infections

ABSTRACT

Provided herein are compositions and methods of use thereof for the treatment of fungal infections and diseases.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.63/040,450, filed Jun. 17, 2020, which is incorporated herein byreference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Fungi infect humans and are a major cause of human health problems. Thepresent disclosure generally relates to the treatment of fungalinfections in humans.

BACKGROUND

Fungi infect humans and are a major cause of human health problems. Theyalso infect plants and cause enormous losses in agriculturalproductivity. The present disclosure generally relates to the treatmentand/or prevention of fungal infections and diseases.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect, described herein is a method of treating a fungalinfection in a subject, the method comprising administering to a subjectwith a fungal infection a therapeutically effective amount of compound1:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof;wherein the subject has a contradiction to standard of care antifungaltherapy. In some embodiments, the contradiction to standard of careantifungal therapy is due to compromised renal function. Standard ofcare therapies (amphotericin B and voriconazole) can cause renaltoxicity.

In another aspect, described herein is a method of treating a fungalinfection in a subject, the method comprising administering to a subjectwith a fungal infection a therapeutically effective amount of Compound1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof;wherein a dose adjustment of the compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof that is administered to thesubject is not required based on the kidney status of the subject. Insome embodiments, the fungal infection is an invasive fungal infection.In some embodiments, the fungal infection is candidiasis. In someembodiments, the fungal infection is aspergillosis.

In another aspect, described herein is a method of treating a fungalinfection in a subject, the method comprising administering to a subjectwith a fungal infection a therapeutically effective amount of compound1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof;wherein the subject has kidney disease. In some embodiments, kidneydisease comprises renal impairment. In some embodiments, describedherein is a method of treating a fungal infection in a subject, themethod comprising administering to a subject with a fungal infection atherapeutically effective amount of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof; wherein the subject hasrenal impairment and no dose adjustment of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, isrequired. In some embodiments, no dose adjustment is needed in subjectswith mild, moderate, or severe renal impairment. In some embodiments,the therapeutically effective amount of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, providesa steady state 24-hr Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC₀₋₂₄)of compound 1A in the subject of at least about 100 μg×hr/mL, at leastabout 150 μg×hr/mL, at least about 200 μg×hr/mL, or at least about 250μg×hr/mL:

In some embodiments, the administration of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to thesubject comprises a treatment regimen comprising the dailyadministration of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, for at least 1-4 weeks. In someembodiments, the treatment regimen comprises the administration of aloading dose followed by daily maintenance doses. In some embodiments, aloading dose of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, comprises at least about 2000 mg/day ofCompound 1. In some embodiments, maintenance doses comprise at leastabout 600 mg/day, at least about 700 mg/day, at least about 800 mg/day,at least about 900 mg/day, or at least about 1000 mg/day of Compound 1.

In one aspect, described herein is a method of treating a fungalinfection in a subject, the method comprising administering to a subjectwith a fungal infection a therapeutically effective amount of compound1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof;wherein, the fungal infection in the subject is caused by Candida spp.,Aspergillus spp., Scedosporium spp., Fusarium spp., Paecilomyces spp.,Purpureocillium spp., Dematiaceous spp., Rhizopus, Mucor spp.,Lichtheimia spp., Cunninghamella spp., Acremonium spp., Rasamsonia spp.,Scedosporium spp., Schizophyllum spp., Trichoderma spp., Alternariaspp., Cladophialophora spp., Cladosporium spp., Exophiala spp.,Fonsecaea spp., Lomentospora spp., Phialophora spp., Scopulariopsisspp., Magnusiomyces (Geotrichum) spp., Trichosporon spp., Malasseziaspp., Saprochaete spp., Kodamaea spp., Rhodotorula spp., Saccharomycesspp., Pseudozyma spp., Sporobolomyces spp., Exophiala spp., Lacaziaspp., Emmonsia spp., Wickerhamomyces (Pichia) spp., Emergomyces spp.,Talaromyces spp., or Emmonsia-like fungi, or a combination thereof; thetherapeutically effective amount of compound 1 provides a steady state24-hr Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC₀₋₂₄) of compound 1Ain the subject of at least about 150 μg×hr/mL of compound 1A; whereinthe subject has a contradiction to standard of care antifungal therapy;and wherein the administration of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to the subject comprises atreatment regimen comprising the daily administration of compound 1, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, for atleast 1-4 weeks.

In another aspect, described herein is a method of treating a fungalinfection in a subject, the method comprising administering to a subjectwith a fungal infection a therapeutically effective amount of compound1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof;wherein, the fungal infection in the subject is caused by Candida spp.,Aspergillus spp., Scedosporium spp., Fusarium spp., Paecilomyces spp.,Purpureocillium spp., Dematiaceous spp., Rhizopus, Mucor spp.,Lichtheimia spp., Cunninghamella spp., Acremonium spp., Rasamsonia spp.,Scedosporium spp., Schizophyllum spp., Trichoderma spp., Alternariaspp., Cladophialophora spp., Cladosporium spp., Exophiala spp.,Fonsecaea spp., Lomentospora spp., Phialophora spp., Scopulariopsisspp., Magnusiomyces (Geotrichum) spp., Trichosporon spp., Malasseziaspp., Saprochaete spp., Kodamaea spp., Rhodotorula spp., Saccharomycesspp., Pseudozyma spp., Sporobolomyces spp., Exophiala spp., Lacaziaspp., Emmonsia spp., Wickerhamomyces (Pichia) spp., Emergomyces spp.,Talaromyces spp., or Emmonsia-like fungi, or a combination thereof; thetherapeutically effective amount of compound 1 provides a steady state24-hr Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC₀₋₂₄) of compound 1Ain the subject of at least about 100 μg×hr/mL of compound 1, wherein thesubject has a contradiction to standard of care antifungal therapy; andwherein the administration of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to the subject comprises atreatment regimen comprising the daily administration of compound 1, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, for atleast 1-4 weeks.

In another aspect, described herein is a method of treating a fungalinfection in a subject, the method comprising administering to a subjectwith a fungal infection a therapeutically effective amount of compound1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof;wherein, the fungal infection in the subject is caused by Candida spp.,Aspergillus spp., Scedosporium spp., Fusarium spp., Paecilomyces spp.,Purpureocillium spp., Dematiaceous spp., Rhizopus, Mucor spp.,Lichtheimia spp., Cunninghamella spp., Acremonium spp., Rasamsonia spp.,Scedosporium spp., Schizophyllum spp., Trichoderma spp., Alternariaspp., Cladophialophora spp., Cladosporium spp., Exophiala spp.,Fonsecaea spp., Lomentospora spp., Phialophora spp., Scopulariopsisspp., Magnusiomyces (Geotrichum) spp., Trichosporon spp., Malasseziaspp., Saprochaete spp., Kodamaea spp., Rhodotorula spp., Saccharomycesspp., Pseudozyma spp., Sporobolomyces spp., Exophiala spp., Lacaziaspp., Emmonsia spp., Wickerhamomyces (Pichia) spp., Emergomyces spp.,Talaromyces spp., or Emmonsia-like fungi, or a combination thereof;wherein the subject has a contradiction to standard of care antifungaltherapy; and wherein the administration of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to thesubject comprises a treatment regimen comprising the dailyadministration of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, for at least 1-4 weeks.

In some embodiments, the contradiction to standard of care antifungaltherapy is due to reduced kidney function.

In some embodiments, the contradiction to standard of care antifungaltherapy is due to a kidney disease in the subject.

In some embodiments, the kidney disease is chronic kidney disease,metabolic syndrome, vesicoureteral reflux, tubulointerstitial renalfibrosis, IgA nephropathy, diabetic nephropathy, Alport syndrome, HIVassociated nephropathy, glomerular nephritis (GN), focal segmentalglomerulosclerosis, membranous glomerulonephritis, mesangiocapillary GN,interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy (IFTA), acute kidney injury(AKI), acute obstructive nephropathy, or drug induced fibrosis.

In some embodiments, the kidney disease is chronic kidney disease (CKD).In some embodiments, the chronic kidney disease (CKD) is Stage 1 CKD,Stage 2 CKD, Stage 3 CKD, Stage 4 CKD, or Stage 5 CKD.

In some embodiments, the subject has high levels of protein in his orher urine (proteinuria).

In some embodiments, the therapeutically effective amount of compound 1provides a steady state 24-hr Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve(AUC₀₋₂₄) of at least 50 μg×hr/mL of the compound 1A. In someembodiments, the therapeutically effective amount of compound 1 providesa steady state 24-hr Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC₀₋₂₄)of at least 100 μg×hr/mL of the compound 1A. In some embodiments, thetherapeutically effective amount of compound 1 provides a steady state24-hr Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC₀₋₂₄) of at least 150g×hr/mL of the compound 1A. In some embodiments, the therapeuticallyeffective amount of compound 1 provides a steady state 24-hr Area Underthe Concentration-Time Curve (AUC₀₋₂₄) of at least 200 g×hr/mL of thecompound 1A.

In some embodiments, the contradiction to standard of care antifungaltherapy comprises an azole antifungal, an allylamine antifungal agent,echinocandin antifungal, or polyene antifungal.

In some embodiments, the contradiction to standard of care antifungaltherapy comprises amphotericin B, candicidin, filipin, hamycin,natamycin, nystatin, rimocidin, bifonazole, butoconazole, clotrimazole,econazole, fenticonazole, isavuconazole, ketoconazole, luliconazole,miconazole, omoconazole, oxiconazole, sertaconazole, sulconazole,tioconazole, albaconazole, efinaconazole, epoxiconazole, fluconazole,isavuconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, propiconazole, ravuconazole,terconazole, voriconazole, abafungin, amorolfin, butenafine, naftifine,or terbinafine, anidulafungin, caspofungin, micafungin, rezafungin, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the preceding antifungalagents.

In some embodiments, the fungal infection is caused by Candida spp.,Aspergillus spp., Scedosporium spp., Fusarium spp., Paecilomyces spp.,Purpureocillium spp., Dematiaceous spp., or Mucorales fungi, or acombination thereof.

In some embodiments, the subject is immunocompromised.

In some embodiments, the subject is infected with HIV/AIDS or hascancer.

In some embodiments, the cancer is acute myeloid leukemia or acutelymphoid leukemia.

In some embodiments, the subject has neutropenia.

In some embodiments, the subject has lymphopenia.

In some embodiments, the subject is undergoing or has undergone cancerchemotherapy treatment.

In some embodiments, the subject is undergoing or has undergonecorticosteroid treatment.

In some embodiments, the subject is undergoing or has undergone TNFinhibitor treatment.

In some embodiments, the subject is an organ transplant recipient.

In some embodiments, the subject is a hematopoietic stem-cell transplantrecipient.

In some embodiments, the subject has graft-versus-host disease.

In some embodiments, the fungal infection is superficial, locallyinvasive, or disseminated throughout the subject.

In some embodiments, the fungal infection is a cutaneous infection, lunginfection, sinus infection, central nervous system infection, braininfection, eye infection, heart infection, kidney infection,gastrointestinal tract infection, stomach infection, pelvic infection,blood infection, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the fungal infection comprises a fungal disease orcondition that is candidiasis, aspergillosis, blastomycosis,coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever), cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis,mucormycosis, Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), ringworm, sporotrichosis,talaromycosis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, allergicsinusitis, azole-resistant A. fumigatus, aspergilloma, pulmonaryaspergillosis, invasive aspergillosis, cutaneous aspergillosis,fusariosis, scedosporiosis, rhinocerebral mucormycosis, pulmonarymucormycosis, disseminated mucormycosis, abdominal-pelvic mucormycosis,gastric mucormycosis, cutaneous mucormycosis, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the treatment regimen comprises a loading dose ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof, and a maintenance dose of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, the treatment regimen comprises a loading dose ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof, of about 2000 mg compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, the loading dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, isadministered to the subject by intravenous (I.V.) infusion.

In some embodiments, the loading dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, comprisesthe administration of two doses of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to the subject byintravenous (I.V.) infusion.

In some embodiments, each loading dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, isadministered to the subject by intravenous (I.V.) infusion over about 30minutes to about 4 hours.

In some embodiments, each dose of the loading dose comprises about 1000mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, the loading dose comprises administration of about1000 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,or hydrate thereof, to the subject by intravenous (I.V.) infusionfollowed by a second administration of about 1000 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to thesubject by intravenous (I.V.) infusion within about 24 hours of thefirst infusion.

In some embodiments, the maintenance dose is administered once dailystarting on the second day of treatment.

In some embodiments, the maintenance dose comprises once dailyadministration of about 600 mg to about 1500 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, the maintenance dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered over a period of about 30 minutes to about 4 hours by I.V.infusion starting on the second, third, or fourth day of treatment.

In some embodiments, the maintenance dose of about 600 mg to about 1200mg compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof is administered over a period of about 30 minutes toabout 4 hours by I.V. infusion starting on the second, third, or fourthday of treatment.

In some embodiments, the maintenance dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered orally to the subject starting on the second, third, orfourth day of treatment.

In some embodiments, the maintenance dose of about 800 mg to about 1000mg compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof is administered orally once daily to the subjectstarting on the second, third, or fourth day of treatment.

In some embodiments, starting on the second, third, or fourth day oftreatment: a) about 600 mg to about 900 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered over a period of about 30 minutes to about 3 hours by I.V.infusion; or b) about 700 mg to about 1000 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered orally once daily.

In some embodiments, starting on the second day of treatment, about 600mg to about 900 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof is administered over a period of about 30minutes to about 3 hours by I.V. infusion; and starting on the fourthday of treatment: a) about 600 mg to about 900 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered over a period of about 30 minutes to about 3 hours by I.V.infusion; or b) about 700 mg to about 1000 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered orally once daily.

In some embodiments, the compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or hydrate thereof is administered in combination with anadditional therapeutic agent.

In some embodiments, the treatment regimen comprises the dailyadministration of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, for about 4 weeks to about 6 weeks.

In some embodiments, the treatment regimen comprises the dailyadministration of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, for about 4 weeks to about 12 weeks.

In some embodiments, the treatment regimen comprises a loading dose ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof, and maintenance doses of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof; wherein the loading doseof compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof, comprises the administration of two doses of compound1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof,to the subject by intravenous (I.V.) infusion on the first day oftherapy, wherein each dose comprises about 1000 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof; followedby maintenance doses comprising once daily administration of about 600mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof by intravenous (I.V.) infusion for at least two days,followed by either: once daily administration of about 600 mg ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof, by intravenous (I.V.) infusion; or once daily oraladministration of about 700 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, the treatment regimen comprises up to 14 days ofadministration of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, the fungal infection in the subject is caused byCandida spp.

In some embodiments, the fungal infection in the subject is caused byCandida spp. and the treatment regimen comprises up to 14 days ofadministration of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, the treatment regimen increases the chances ofsurvival for the subject, decreases galactomannan levels in the subject,decreases β-d-glucan levels in the subject, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, a dose adjustment of the compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof that isadministered to the subject is not required based on the kidney statusof the subject.

Articles of manufacture, which include packaging material, compound 1,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof,within the packaging material, and a label that indicates that compound1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof,is used for treating a fungal infection, or for the prevention oramelioration of one or more symptoms of a fungal infection are provided.

Other objects, features and advantages of the compounds, methods andcompositions described herein will become apparent from the followingdetailed description. It should be understood, however, that thedetailed description and the specific examples, while indicatingspecific embodiments, are given by way of illustration only, sincevarious changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of theinstant disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art fromthis detailed description.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Provided herein are, for example, compositions for treating and/orpreventing a fungal infection or disease. Also provided herein are, forexample, methods of treating and/or preventing a fungal infection ordisease.

Many patients have limited or no antifungal treatment options due todocumented/anticipated resistance, contraindication, intolerance, orlack of clinical response to standard of care (SOC) antifungal therapy.Under this setting, compound 1 (shown below) has advantages over SOCantifungal therapy and thus supports its preliminary investigation forthe treatment of invasive mold infections (IMIs).

Compound 1, a prodrug rapidly converted in vivo by phosphatases to themicrobiologically active moiety compound 1A, is a broad-spectrumantifungal agent in for the treatment of invasive fungal infections byboth intravenous and oral routes of administration. Compound 1 is apro-drug with a labile phosphate moiety. The phosphate moiety improvesthe aqueous solubility of the drug substance at a higher pH range, butalso has limited stability.

Compound 1A inhibits the fungal glycosylphosphatidylinositol(GPI)-anchored wall transfer protein 1 (GWT1) enzyme, a highly conservedinositol acylase that catalyzes an early step in the GPI-anchoredbiosynthesis pathway. This inhibition has pleiotropic effects on thefungal cell due to inhibition of cell wall mannoprotein localization,which comprises cell wall integrity, biofilm formation, germ tubeformation, and fungal growth. Compound 1A does not inhibitphosphatidylinositol glycan anchor biosynthesis class W (PIGW) protein,the closest mammalian ortholog of the fungal GWT1 protein consistentwith the potential for a significant target-based therapeutic window.

Compound 1A has demonstrated broad in vitro antifungal activity againstCandida spp., Cryptococcus spp., Aspergillus spp., Scedosporium spp.,Fusarium spp., and some Mucorales fungi, including activity againstazole- and echinocandin-resistant strains. In 5-fluorouracilimmunosuppressed mice with IMIs (Aspergillus fumigatus, Scedosporiumprolificans, and Fusarium solani), compound 1 or 1A demonstratedstatistically significantly improved survival rates and reducedpulmonary fungal colony counts. In cyclophosphamide and cortisoneacetate immunosuppressed mice with IMIs (A. fumigatus, S. apiospermum,F. solani, and Rhizopus spp.), compound 1 demonstrated statisticallysignificantly improved survival rates and reduced fungal burden.

Additionally, Compound 1A has demonstrated antifungal activity against abroad range of clinical isolates of rare mold infections and rare yeastinfections, including activity against a range of Aspergillus spp.,Scedosporium spp., Fusarium spp., Paecilomyces spp., Purpureocilliumspp., Dematiaceous spp., Mucorales fungi, Magnusiomyces (Geotrichum)spp., Trichosporon spp., Malassezia spp., Saprochaete spp., Kodamaeaspp., Rhodotorula spp., Saccharomyces spp., Pseudozyma spp.,Sporobolomyces spp., Exophiala spp., Lacazia spp., Emmonsia spp.,Wickerhamomyces (Pichia) spp., Emergomyces spp., Talaromyces spp., orEmmonsia-like fungi. These rare mold and rare yeast species generallypose no threat to healthy subjects, but can lead to invasive moldinfections in immunocompromised individuals.

In some embodiments, Compound 1 or Compound 1A is used in the treatmentof a variety of fungal infections caused by Candida, Cryptococcus,Blastomyces, Histoplasma, Coccidioides, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments, Compound 1 or Compound 1A is used in the treatmentof a variety of mold and rare mold infections. In some embodiments, themold or rare mold is caused by Aspergillus spp., Mucorales fungi,Hyalohyphomycete fungi, Phaeohyphomycete fungi, or a combinationthereof.

Aspergillus spp. include A. flavus, A niger, A. fumigatus, A. terreus.

Mucorales fungi include Rhizopus spp., Mucor spp., Lichtheimia spp.,Cunninghamella spp.

Hyalohyphomycete fungi include Acremonium spp., Fusarium spp.,Paecilomyces spp., Rasamsonia, spp., Scedosporium spp., Schizophyllumspp., Trichoderma spp.

Phaeohyphomycete fungi include Alternaria spp., Cladophialophora spp.,Cladosporium spp., Exophiala spp., Fonsecaea spp., Lomentospora spp.,Phialophora spp., Scopulariopsis spp.

Scedosporium spp. include S. apiospermum, S. boydii, S. dehoogii.

Fusarium spp. include F. solani.

Rhizopus spp. include Rhizopus oryzae.

In some embodiments, Compound 1 or Compound 1A is used in the treatmentof infections caused by Aspergillus spp., Scedosporium spp., Fusariumspp., Paecilomyces spp., Purpureocillium spp., Dematiaceous spp., orMucorales fungi, or a combination thereof; including A. flavus, A niger,A. fumigatus, A. terreus, S. apiospermum, S. boydii, S. dehoogii, F.solani, P. lilacinus, P. variotii, and Rhizopus oryzae.

In some embodiments, Compound 1 or Compound 1A is used in the treatmentof a variety of yeast and rare yeast infections, including those causedby Magnusiomyces (Geotrichum) spp., Trichosporon spp., Malassezia spp.,Saprochaete spp., Kodamaea spp., Rhodotorula spp., Saccharomyces spp.,Pseudozyma spp., Sporobolomyces spp., Exophiala spp., Lacazia spp.,Emmonsia spp., or Wickerhamomyces (Pichia) spp., or a combinationthereof, including G. clavatum, T. asahii, T. mucoides, T.mycotoxinivorans, M. furfur, R. mucilaginosa, or S. cerevisiae.

In some embodiments, Compound 1 or Compound 1A is used in the treatmentof a variety of additional fungal infections, including dimorphic fungalinfections caused by Emergomyces spp., Talaromyces spp., orEmmonsia-like fungi, or a combination thereof, including T. marneffei.

Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PK-PD) studies in immunosuppressed micewith invasive infections caused by A. fumigatus have shown that the areaunder the concentration-time curve (AUC) divided by the minimaleffective concentration (MEC) ratio is the driver of efficacy. The doseregimen employed in this study provides a steady state AUC≥200 μg×hr/mLof compound 1, or active metabolite of compound 1 (i.e., compound 1A),which is associated with efficacy (colony count and survival benefit) inimmunocompromised mice with invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA).Additionally, formal PK-PD studies demonstrated that the dose regimenhas favorable probability of target attainment (PTA) for the majority ofisolates anticipated to be encountered in this study.

In Phase 1 clinical studies of compound 1, the safety, tolerability, andPK of single and multiple ascending doses administered intravenously(IV) and orally (PO) have been studied. To date, a total of 197 healthyvolunteers and 21 patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) havereceived compound 1 across 5 Phase 1 studies. The duration of themultiple-dose regimens in these studies was 7, 14, and 42 days (6weeks).

Compound 1 may have potential benefits compared to the current SOC fortreatment of invasive infections caused by Candida spp., includingcandidemia and Aspergillus spp. or rare molds. Furthermore, compound 1has a differentiated safety profile, is available as IV and POformulation, and may have fewer DDIs than the SOC treatments.

Patients with azole-resistant mold infections, including azole-resistantCandida spp., A. fumigatus and some rare molds (e.g., Fusarium spp.,Scedosporium spp., species of the Mucorales order) typically receive IVtreatment with a polyene. Polyenes have been associated with risk ofnephrotoxicity, electrolyte imbalance, and infusion reactions which canbe limiting in patient care. Compound 1 has broad-spectrum antifungalactivity with coverage against azole-resistant molds, and has thepotential to be safer and easier to use compared to polyene.

In some embodiments, compound 1 provides an advantage over a polyene forthe treatment of “breakthrough” infections in patients receivingprophylaxis with mold active triazoles. Compound 1 has the potential toprovide antifungal coverage for Candida spp, A. fumigatus and raremolds, without the potential for polyene-induced toxicities. With widetissue penetration, compound 1 may provide a benefit for the treatmentof patients with invasive fungal infections in the eye and centralnervous system.

In some embodiments, compound 1 provides a benefit to patients withinvasive fungal infections who are unable to receive treatment with amold-active azole due to intolerance, toxicity, or clinicallysignificant drug interactions. Compound 1 has the potential to providebroad-spectrum antifungal coverage, without the risk of hepatic or otherazole-associated toxicities, and is expected to be less likely to induceclinically significant drug interactions.

Compound 1 has a novel mechanism of action with broad spectrum activityagainst Candida spp. (yeast) and Aspergillus spp. (mold), includingactivity against polyene and azole-resistant strains of Aspergillus spp.Compound 1 has demonstrated efficacy in a number of animal models ofIMIs, including Aspergillus spp., Fusarium spp., Scedosporium spp., andspecies from the Mucorales order. Compound 1 is available in both IV andPO formulations with wide-tissue distribution, including the eye andcentral nervous system, and has been safe and well tolerated with afavorable safety and drug-drug interaction (DDI) profile that isdifferentiated from SOC antifungal therapy. Compound 1 has the potentialto be used as a first-line agent for the treatment of IMIs through aunique mechanism of action. Thus, compound 1 has potential to fill anunmet need for patients with limited or no antifungal treatment optionsdue to documented/anticipated resistance, contraindication, intolerance,or lack of clinical response to standard of care (SOC) antifungaltherapy.

Nephrotoxicity is one of the more problematic adverse effects ofantifungal therapy. Drug-induced kidney injury is among the reasons forcompound attrition in drug development. It is a common adverse effect ofamphotericin B, which is regarded as the “gold standard” antifungalagent (Kuznar W., Baglin T. (2015). MD Conf. Express 13 (13), 12-13).Therefore, the nephrotoxic effect of existing antifungal agents,particularly of amphotericin B, has been extensively studied using invitro and in vivo models (van Etten et al. J Antimicrob Chemother. 1993November; 32(5):723-39).

Patients with significant kidney dysfunction on amphotericin B therapywill require persistent dialysis after discontinuation of the antifungal(Groll et al. Adv Pharmacol 1998; 44:343-500). A patient's risk ofdeveloping severe kidney damage during amphotericin B therapy depends onthe dose and duration of amphotericin B, underlying health and fluidstatus of the patient, previous or underlying kidney disease, and thereceipt of other potentially nephrotoxic drugs (e.g., aminoglycosideantibiotics, radiocontrast dye, cyclosporine, etc.).

In some cases, drug-induced kidney injury resulting from antifungaltherapy, especially among those patients with invasive fungalinfections, results in an increased risk of death and prolonged hospitalstay.

In some embodiments, standard of care (SOC) antifungal therapy iscontraindicated in patents with kidney diseases and/or with underlyingmedical conditions that lead to kidney dysfuntion such as renalinsufficiency or impairment. Examples of such diseases and insultsinclude chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, vesicoureteralreflux, tubulointerstitial renal fibrosis, IgA nephropathy, diabetes(including diabetic nephropathy), Alport syndrome, HIV associatednephropathy, resultant glomerular nephritis (GN), including, but notlimited to, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and membranousglomerulonephritis, mesangiocapillary GN and resultant interstitialfibrosis and tubular atrophy (IFTA), including but not limited to,recovery post acute kidney injury (AKI), acute obstructive nephropathyand drug induced fibrosis, and resultant glomerular nephritis (GN),including, but not limited to, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis andmembranous glomerulonephritis.

Glomerulonephritis, which causes inflammation in glomeruli, is a commoncause of end-stage renal failure. Severe and prolonged inflammation candamage glomeruli and lead to kidney damage. Connective tissue growthfactor (CTGF) is a member of the CCN matricellular protein family,consisting of four domains, that regulates the signaling of other growthfactors and promotes kidney damage.

It has become recognized that metabolic syndrome is a cluster ofabnormalities including diabetic hallmarks such as insulin resistance,as well as central or visceral obesity and hypertension. In nearly allcases, dysregulation of glucose results in the stimulation of cytokinerelease and upregulation of extracellular matrix deposition. Additionalfactors contributing to chronic kidney disease, diabetes, metabolicsyndrome, and glomerular nephritis include hyperlipidemia, hypertension,and proteinuria, all of which result in further damage to the kidneysand further stimulate the extracellular matrix deposition. Thus,regardless of the primary cause, insults to the kidneys may result inkidney fibrosis and the concomitant loss of kidney function. (Schena, F.and Gesualdo, L., Pathogenic Mechanisms of Diabetic Nephropathy, J. Am.Soc. Nephrol., 16: S30-33 (2005); Whaley-Connell, A., and Sower, J. R.,Chronic Kidney Disease and the Cardiometabolic Syndrome, J. Clin.Hypert., 8(8): 546-48 (2006)).

In some embodiments, therapy with Compound 1 is not contraindicated insubjects with already compromised kidney function. In some embodiments,therapy with Compound 1 is not contraindicated in subjects with kidneydisease. In some embodiments, the kidney disease is chronic kidneydisease (CKD). In some embodiments, the kidney disease is Alportsyndrome.

In some embodiments, therapy with Compound 1 is not contraindicated insubjects with high levels of protein in their urine (proteinuria).

In some embodiments, described herein is a method of treating a fungalinfection in a subject with Compound 1 comprising administering Compound1, wherein the subject also has a kidney disease and wherein theadministration of compound 1 delays, slows down or avoids the kidneyfrom progressing to end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to all five stages of kidney damage,from very mild damage in stage 1 to complete kidney failure in stage 5.The stages of kidney disease are based on how well the kidneys canfilter waste and extra fluid out of the blood. In the early stages ofkidney disease, your kidneys are still able to filter out waste fromyour blood. In the later stages, your kidneys must work harder to getrid of waste and may stop working altogether.

The way doctors measure how well kidneys filter waste from the blood isby the estimated glomerular filtration rate, or eGFR. The eGFR is anumber based on a blood test for creatinine, a waste product in theblood.

The stages of kidney disease are based on the eGFR number.

Stage 1 CKD: eGFR 90 or Greater. Stage 1 CKD means mild kidney damageand an eGFR of 90 or greater.

Stage 2 CKD: eGFR Between 60 and 89. Stage 2 CKD means mild kidneydamage and an eGFR between 60 and 89.

Stage 3 CKD: eGFR Between 30 and 59. Stage 3 CKD means an eGFR between30 and 59. An eGFR between 30 and 59 means that there is some damage tothe kidneys and the kidneys are not working as well as they should.Stage 3 is separated into two stages: Stage 3a means an eGFR between 45and 59; Stage 3b means an eGFR between 30 and 44. Many people with Stage3 kidney disease do not have any symptoms.

Stage 4 CKD: eGFR Between 15 and 29. Stage 4 CKD means an eGFR between15 and 29. An eGFR between 15 and 30 means the kidneys are moderately orseverely damaged and are not working as they should. Stage 4 kidneydisease should be taken very seriously—it is the last stage beforekidney failure.

Stage 5 CKD: eGFR Less than 15. Stage 5 CKD means an eGFR less than 15.An eGFR less than 15 means the kidneys are getting very close to failureor have completely failed. If the kidneys fail, waste builds up in theblood, which makes the afflicted person very sick.

In some embodiments, are methods for treating fungal infections insubjects with impaired kidney function. In some embodiments, the methodsof treating comprise treatment regimens comprising the administration ofCompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof, to a subject with a fungal infection. In some embodiments, adose adjustment of the compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or hydrate thereof that is administered to the subject isnot required based on the kidney status of the subject. In someembodiments, the formulations that are administered are cyclodextrinfree (i.e. do not include one or more cyclodextrin excipients).

Fungal Diseases

In some embodiments, the fungal disease is selected from the groupconsisting of aspergillosis, blastomycosis, candidiasis,coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever), cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis,mucormycosis, Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), ringworm, sporotrichosis,and talaromycosis.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease is aspergillosis. In someembodiments, aspergillosis is allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis(abpa), allergic aspergillus sinusitis, chronic pulmonary aspergillosis,invasive aspergillosis or cutaneous (skin) aspergillosis. In someembodiments, the subject has an aspergilloma.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease is blastomycosis.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease is candidiasis. In someembodiments, candidiasis is oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush),vulvovaginal candidiasis (vaginal candidiasis), fungemia, or invasivecandidiasis.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease is coccidioidomycosis (ValleyFever). In some embodiments, coccidioidomycosis is acutecoccidioidomycosis (primary pulmonary coccidioidomycosis), chroniccoccidioidomycosis, or disseminated coccidioidomycosis, includingprimary cutaneous coccidioidomycosis.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease is cryptococcosis. In someembodiments, cryptococcosis is wound or cutaneous cryptococcosis,pulmonary cryptococcosis, or cryptococcal meningitis. In someembodiments, the fungal disease is a fungal eye infection. In someembodiments, the fungal eye infection is fungal keratitis, fungalexogenous endophthalmitis, or fungal endogenous endophthalmitis.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease is histoplasmosis. In someembodiments, histoplasmosis is acute histoplasmosis. In someembodiments, histoplasmosis is chronic histoplasmosis.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease is mucormycosis. In someembodiments, mucormycosis is rhinocerebral (sinus and brain)mucormycosis, pulmonary (lung) mucormycosis, gastrointestinalmucormycosis, cutaneous (skin) mucormycosis, or disseminatedmucormycosis.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease is Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP).

In some embodiments, the fungal disease is ringworm. In someembodiments, the ringworm is tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea capitis,tinea barbae, tinea manuum, tinea unguium, or tinum corporis. In someembodiments, the ringworm is caused by a type of fungi includingTrichophyton, Microsporum, or Epidermophyton.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease is sporotrichosis. In someembodiments, sporotrichosis is cutaneous (skin) sporotrichosis,pulmonary (lung) sporotrichosis, or disseminated sporotrichosis.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease is talaromycosis.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease or infection is caused by aCryptococcus, Aspergillus, Candida, Coccidioides, Blastomyces,Ajellomyces, Histoplasma, Rhizopus, Apophysomyces, Absidia, Saksenaea,Rhizomucor pusillus, Entomophthora, Conidiobolus, Basidiobolus,Sporothrix, Pneumocystis jirovecii, Talaromyces marneffei, Asclepias,Fusarium, or Scedosporium fungus/species. In some embodiments, thefungal disease is caused by a fungal species including, but not limitedto, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger,Aspergillus terreus, Blastomyces dermatitidis, Ajellomyces dermatitidis,Candida albicans, Candida auris, Candida glabrata, Candida parapsilosis,Candida rugosa, Candida tropicalis, Coccidioides immitis, Coccidioidesposadasii, Cryptococcus neoformans, Cryptococcus gattii, Histoplasmacapsulatum, Rhizopus stolonifer, Rhizopus arrhizus, Mucor indicus,Cunninghamella bertholletiae, Apophysomyces elegans, Absidia species,Saksenaea species, Rhizomucor pusillus, Entomophthora species,Conidiobolus species, Basidiobolus species, Sporothrix schenckii,Pneumocystis jirovecii, Talaromyces marneffei, Asclepias albicans,Fusarium solani, Scedosporium apiospermum, and Rhizomucor pusillus. Insome embodiments, the fungal disease is caused by the fungal speciesAspergillus fumigatus. In some embodiments, the fungal disease is causedby the fungal species Candida albicans. In some embodiments, the fungaldisease is caused by the fungal species Fusarium solani. In someembodiments, the fungal disease is caused by the fungal species Mucorindicus. In some embodiments, the fungal disease is caused by the fungalspecies Scedosporium apiospermum. In some embodiments, the fungaldisease is caused by the fungal species Cryptococcus neoformans. In someembodiments, the fungal disease is caused by the fungal speciesCryptococcus gattii. In some embodiments, the fungal disease is causedby the fungal species Candida auris.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease or infection is caused by aAspergillus fumigatus, Blastomyces, Ajellomyces, Candida, Coccidioides,Cryptococcus, Histoplasm, Rhizopus Muco, Cunninghamell, Apophysomyces,Absidi, Saksenaea, Entomophthora, Conidiobolus, Basidiobolus,Sporothrix, Pneumocystis, Talaromyces, Asclepias, Fusarium, Scedosporiumfungus or from a fungus from the Mucorales order, or any combinationthereof.

In some embodiments, the fungal disease or infection is caused by aCryptococcus, Aspergillus, Candida, Fusarium, Scedosporium fungus orfrom a fungus from the Mucorales order, or any combination thereof. Insome embodiments, the fungal disease or infection is caused byAspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus, Blastomyces dermatitidis,Ajellomyces dermatitidi, Candida albican, Candida glabrata, Candidarugosa, Candida auris, Coccidioides immitis, Coccidioides posadasii,Cryptococcus neoformans, Cryptococcus gattii, Histoplasma capsulatum,Rhizopus stolornfer, Rhizopus arrhizus, Mucor indicus, Cunninghamellabertholletiae, Apophysomyces elegans, Absidia species, Saksenaeaspecies, Rhizomucor pusillus, Entomophthora species, Conidiobolusspecies, Basidiobolus species, Sporothrix schenckii, Pneumocystisjirovecii, Talaromyces marneffei, Asclepias albicans, Fusarium solani,Scedosporium apiospermum, Rhizomucor pusillus, or any combinationthereof.

In some embodiments, a compound described herein is active against thefungal Gwt1 protein. This conserved enzyme catalyzes theglycosylphosphatidyl inositol (GPI) post-translational modification thatanchors eukaryotic cell surface proteins to the cell membrane. Inyeasts, GPI mediates cross-linking of cell wall mannoproteins toβ-1,6-glucan. Inhibition of this enzyme in both Candida albicans andSaccharomyces cerevisiae has been shown to result in inhibition ofmaturation and localization of GPI-anchored mannoproteins thusdemonstrating pleiotropic effects that include inhibition of fungaladherence to surfaces, inhibition of biofilm formation, inhibition ofgerm tube formation, severe growth defects, or lethality.

Subjects

In some embodiments, the subject is a human. In some embodiments, thesubject is immunocompromised. In some embodiments, the subject isundergoing therapy with at least one immunosuppressant drug. In someembodiments, the immunosuppressant drug increases the risk ofopportunistic infections in the subject.

Immunosuppressant agents/drugs that can weaken the immune systeminclude, but are not limited to, corticosteroids, methotrexate,cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, everolimus, pomalidomide,omalizumab, azathioprine, lenalidomide, thalidomide, anti-TNFinhibitors, interleukin inhibitors, Janus kinase inhibitors,Sphingosine-1-phosphate-receptor (S1P) agonists, S1P antagonistsCalcineurin inhibitors, mTOR inhibitors, nucleotide synthesisinhibitors, biologics, and monoclonal antibodies.

Corticosteroids include, but are not limited to, prednisone, budesonide,prednisolone, methylprednisolone.

Janus kinase inhibitors include, but are not limited to, tofacitinib,baricitinib, filgotinib, and upadacitinib.

Sphingosine-1-phosphate-receptor antagonists include, but are notlimited to, FTY720.

S1P agonists include, but are not limited to, ozanimod, etrasimod.

Calcineurin inhibitors include, but are not limited to, cyclosporine,and tacrolimus.

mTOR inhibitors include, but are not limited to, sirolimus, andeverolimus.

Interleukin inhibitors include, without limitation, rilonacept,canakinumab, anakinra, reslizumab, brodalumab, ustekinumab,benralizumab, mepolizumab, tocilizumab, ixekizumab, dupilumab,secukinumab, tildrakizumab, guselkumab, sarilumab, basiliximab,risankizumab, siltuximab, daclizumab, and daclizumab.

Nucleotide synthesis inhibitors include, but are not limited to,azathioprine, leflunomide, mycophenolate.

Biologics include, but are not limited to, TNF alpha inhibitors, anintegrin inhibitors, IL-12/23 inhibitors. Biologics include, but are notlimited to, abatacept, adalimumab, anakinra, certolizumab, etanercept,golimumab, infliximab, ixekizumab, natalizumab, rituximab, secukinumab,tocilizumab, ustekinumab, etrolizumab, vedolizumab.

Monoclonal antibodies include, but are not limited to, basiliximab,daclizumab, alemtuzumab, rituximab, belatacept.

In some embodiments, the human subject is under the age of 1 year. Insome embodiments, the human subject is an infant under 1 month old. Insome embodiments, the human subject is over the age of 70 years. In someembodiments, the subject is infected with HIV/AIDS. In some embodiments,the subject is undergoing or has undergone cancer chemotherapytreatment. In some embodiments, the subject is undergoing or hasundergone corticosteroid treatment. In some embodiments, the subject isundergoing or has undergone TNF inhibitor treatment. In someembodiments, the subject is a transplant recipient. In some embodiments,the subject is a recipient of a hematopoietic stem-cell transplant, bonemarrow transplant, lung transplant, liver transplant, heart transplant,kidney transplant, pancreas transplant or a combination thereof. In someembodiments, the subject is a recipient of a hematopoietic stem-celltransplant. In some embodiments, the subject is a recipient of a bonemarrow transplant. In some embodiments, the subject is a recipient of alung transplant. In some embodiments, the subject is a recipient of aliver transplant. In some embodiments, the subject is a recipient of aheart transplant. In some embodiments, the subject is a recipient of akidney transplant. In some embodiments, the subject is a recipient of apancreas transplant.

Certain Terminology

Unless otherwise stated, the following terms used in this applicationhave the definitions given below. The use of the term “including” aswell as other forms, such as “include”, “includes,” and “included,” isnot limiting. The section headings used herein are for organizationalpurposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the subject matterdescribed.

The term “acceptable” with respect to a formulation, composition oringredient, as used herein, means having no persistent detrimentaleffect on the general health of the subject being treated.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” in reference to a compoundrefers to a salt of the compound, which does not cause significantirritation to a mammal to which it is administered and does notsubstantially abrogate the biological activity and properties of thecompound. Handbook of Pharmaceutical Salts: Properties, Selection andUse. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Wiley-VCH 2002.S. M. Berge, L. D. Bighley, D. C. Monkhouse, J. Pharm. Sci. 1977, 66,1-19. P. H. Stahl and C. G. Wermuth, editors, Handbook of PharmaceuticalSalts: Properties, Selection and Use, Weinheim/Zurich:Wiley-VCH/VHCA,2002. In some embodiments, pharmaceutical salts typically are moresoluble and more rapidly soluble in stomach and intestinal juices thannon-ionic species and so are useful in solid dosage forms. Furthermore,because their solubility often is a function of pH, selectivedissolution in one or another part of the digestive tract is possibleand this capability, in some cases, is manipulated as one aspect ofdelayed and sustained release behaviors. Also, because the salt-formingmolecule, in some cases, is in equilibrium with a neutral form, passagethrough biological membranes, in some cases, is adjusted.

In some embodiments, pharmaceutically acceptable salts are generallyprepared by reacting the free base with a suitable organic or inorganicacid or by reacting the acid with a suitable organic or inorganic base.The term may be used in reference to any compound of the presentinvention. Representative salts include the following salts: acetate,benzenesulfonate, benzoate, bicarbonate, bisulfate, bitartrate, borate,bromide, calcium edetate, camsylate, carbonate, chloride, clavulanate,citrate, dihydrochloride, edetate, edisylate, estolate, esylate,fumarate, gluceptate, gluconate, glutamate, glycollylarsanilate,hexylresorcinate, hydrabamine, hydrobromide, hydrochloride,hydroxynaphthoate, iodide, isethionate, lactate, lactobionate, laurate,malate, maleate, mandelate, mesylate, methylbromide, methylnitrate,methylsulfate, monopotassium maleate, mucate, napsylate, nitrate,N-methylglucamine, oxalate, pamoate (embonate), palmitate, pantothenate,phosphate/diphosphate, polygalacturonate, potassium, salicylate, sodium,stearate, subacetate, succinate, tannate, tartrate, teoclate, tosylate,triethiodide, trimethylammonium, and valerate. In some embodiments, whenan acidic substituent is present, such as —CO₂H, ammonium, morpholinium,sodium, potassium, barium, or calcium salts, and the like are formed. Insome embodiments, when a basic group is present, such as amino, or abasic heteroaryl ring, such as pyridyl, an acidic addition salt isformed, such as hydrochloride salt, hydrobromide salt, phosphate salt,sulfate salt, trifluoroacetate salt, trichloroacetate salt, acetatesalt, oxalate salt, maleate salt, pyruvate salt, malonate salt,succinate salt, citrate salt, tartrate salt, fumarate salt, mandelatesalt, benzoate salt, cinnamate salt, methanesulfonate salt,ethanesulfonate salt, picrate salt, and the like. Additionalpharmaceutically acceptable salt forms of therapeutic agents are listedin Berge, et al., Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 66(1), pp.1-19 (1977).

The term “modulate” as used herein, means to interact with a targeteither directly or indirectly so as to alter the activity of the target,including, by way of example only, to enhance the activity of thetarget, to inhibit the activity of the target, to limit the activity ofthe target, or to extend the activity of the target.

The terms “administer,” “administering”, “administration,” and the like,as used herein, refer to the methods that in some cases enable deliveryof compounds or compositions to the desired site of biological action.These methods include, but are not limited to oral routes, intraduodenalroutes, and parenteral routes (including intravenous, intraperitoneal,intravascular, or infusion). Those of skill in the art are familiar withadministration techniques that can be employed with the compounds andmethods described herein. In some embodiments, the compounds andcompositions described herein are administered orally. In someembodiments, the compounds and compositions described herein areadministered intravenously. In some embodiments, the compounds andcompositions described herein are administered by intravenous infusion.

The terms “co-administration” or the like, as used herein, are meant toencompass administration of the selected therapeutic agents to a singlepatient and are intended to include treatment regimens in which theagents are administered by the same or different route of administrationor at the same or different time.

The terms “effective amount” or “therapeutically effective amount,” asused herein, refer to a sufficient amount of an agent or a compoundbeing administered, which will relieve to some extent one or more of thesymptoms of the disease or condition being treated. The result includesreduction and/or alleviation of the signs, symptoms, or causes of adisease, or any other desired alteration of a biological system. Forexample, an “effective amount” for therapeutic uses is the amount of thecomposition comprising a compound as disclosed herein required toprovide a clinically significant decrease in disease symptoms. Anappropriate “effective” amount in any individual case is optionallydetermined using techniques, such as a dose escalation study.

The terms “enhance” or “enhancing,” as used herein, means to increase orprolong either in potency or duration a desired effect. Thus, in regardto enhancing the effect of therapeutic agents, the term “enhancing”refers to the ability to increase or prolong, either in potency orduration, the effect of other therapeutic agents on a system. An“enhancing-effective amount,” as used herein, refers to an amountadequate to enhance the effect of another therapeutic agent in a desiredsystem.

As used herein, the terms “fungal infection” or “fungal disease” referto a disease caused by pathogenic fungi. The fungal infection may beopportunistic or a primary infection and may be caused by fungi that areyeasts and/or molds.

The term “pharmaceutical combination” as used herein, means a productthat results from the mixing or combining of more than one activeingredient and includes both fixed and non-fixed combinations of theactive ingredients. The term “fixed combination” means that the activeingredients, e.g., a compound described herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, and a co-agent, are bothadministered to a patient simultaneously in the form of a single entityor dosage. The term “non-fixed combination” means that the activeingredients, e.g., a compound described herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, and a co-agent, areadministered to a patient as separate entities either simultaneously,concurrently or sequentially with no specific intervening time limits,wherein such administration provides effective levels of the twocompounds in the body of the patient. The latter also applies tococktail therapy, e.g., the administration of three or more activeingredients.

The terms “kit” and “article of manufacture” are used as synonyms.

The term “subject” or “patient” encompasses mammals. Examples of mammalsinclude, but are not limited to, any member of the mammalian class:humans, non-human primates such as chimpanzees, and other apes andmonkey species. In one aspect, the mammal is a human.

The terms “treat,” “treating” or “treatment,” as used herein, includealleviating, abating or ameliorating at least one symptom of a diseaseor condition, preventing additional symptoms, inhibiting the disease orcondition, e.g., arresting the development of the disease or condition,relieving the disease or condition, causing regression of the disease orcondition, relieving a condition caused by the disease or condition, orstopping the symptoms of the disease or condition eitherprophylactically and/or therapeutically.

As used herein the term “about” means within ±10% of the value.

Methods of Use

In one embodiment, compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, is used in the preparation of medicamentsfor the treatment of diseases or conditions caused by fungal infectionsin a mammal. Methods for treating any of the diseases or conditionsdescribed herein in a mammal in need of such treatment, involvesadministration of pharmaceutical compositions that include compound 1,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, oractive metabolite of compound 1 (i.e., compound 1A), in therapeuticallyeffective amounts to said mammal.

In certain embodiments, the compositions containing the compound(s)described herein are administered for prophylactic and/or therapeutictreatments. In certain therapeutic applications, the compositions areadministered to a patient already suffering from a disease or condition,in an amount sufficient to cure or at least partially arrest at leastone of the symptoms of the disease or condition. Amounts effective forthis use depend on the severity and course of the disease or condition,previous therapy, the patient's health status, weight, and response tothe drugs, and the judgment of the treating physician. Therapeuticallyeffective amounts are optionally determined by methods including, butnot limited to, a dose escalation and/or dose ranging clinical trial.

In prophylactic applications, compositions containing compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, areadministered to a patient susceptible to or otherwise at risk of aparticular disease or condition. Such an amount is defined to be a“prophylactically effective amount or dose.” In this use, the preciseamounts also depend on the patient's state of health, weight, and thelike. When used in patients, effective amounts for this use will dependon the underlying risk of developing a fungal infection, previoustherapy, the patient's health status and response to the drugs, and thejudgment of the treating physician. In one aspect, prophylactictreatments include administering to a mammal, who previously experiencedat least one symptom of the disease being treated and is currently inremission, a pharmaceutical composition comprising compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, in orderto prevent a return of the symptoms of the disease or condition.

In certain embodiments wherein the patient's condition does not improve,upon the doctor's discretion the administration of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, isadministered chronically, that is, for an extended period of time,including throughout the duration of the patient's life in order toameliorate or otherwise control or limit the symptoms of the patient'sdisease or condition.

Once improvement of the patient's conditions has occurred, a maintenancedose is administered if necessary. Subsequently, in specificembodiments, the dosage or the frequency of administration, or both, isreduced, as a function of the symptoms, to a level at which the improveddisease or condition is retained. In certain embodiments, however, thepatient requires intermittent treatment on a long-term basis upon anyrecurrence of symptoms.

In one aspect, compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, is administered daily to humans in need oftherapy with compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, isadministered once a day. In some embodiments, compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, isadministered twice a day.

In some embodiments, compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, is administered twice daily, e.g., morningand evening.

In some embodiments, compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, is administered for at least 2 weeks, atleast 3 weeks, at least 4 weeks, at least 5 weeks, at least 6 weeks, atleast 7 weeks, at least 8 weeks, at least 9 weeks, at least 10 weeks, atleast 11 weeks, at least 12 weeks, at least 1 month, at least 2 months,at least 3 months, at least 4 months, or more.

In some embodiments, compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, is administered to the human on acontinuous dosing schedule. In some embodiments, compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, isadministered to the human on a continuous daily dosing schedule.

The term “continuous dosing schedule” refers to the administration of aparticular therapeutic agent at regular intervals. In some embodiments,continuous dosing schedule refers to the administration of a particulartherapeutic agent at regular intervals without any drug holidays fromthe particular therapeutic agent. In some other embodiments, continuousdosing schedule refers to the administration of a particular therapeuticagent in cycles. In some other embodiments, continuous dosing schedulerefers to the administration of a particular therapeutic agent in cyclesof drug administration followed by a drug holiday (for example, a washout period or other such period of time when the drug is notadministered) from the particular therapeutic agent. For example, insome embodiments the therapeutic agent is administered once a day, twicea day, daily for a week followed by a week of no administration of thetherapeutic agent, daily for two weeks followed by one or two weeks ofno administration of the therapeutic agent, daily for three weeksfollowed by one, two, or three weeks of no administration of thetherapeutic agent, daily for four weeks followed by one, two, three, orfour weeks of no administration of the therapeutic agent, weeklyadministration of the therapeutic agent followed by a week of noadministration of the therapeutic agent, or biweekly administration ofthe therapeutic agent followed by two weeks of no administration of thetherapeutic agent. In some embodiments, daily administration is once aday. In some embodiments, daily administration is twice a day.

The term “continuous daily dosing schedule” refers to the administrationof a particular therapeutic agent every day at roughly the same timeeach day. In some embodiments, daily administration is once a day. Insome embodiments, daily administration is twice a day. In someembodiments, daily administration is three times a day. In someembodiments, daily administration is more than three times a day.

In some embodiments, the amount of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, is administered once aday. In some other embodiments, the amount of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, isadministered twice a day.

In certain embodiments wherein improvement in the status of the diseaseor condition in the human is not observed, the daily dose of compound 1,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, isincreased. In some embodiments, a once a day dosing schedule is changedto a twice a day dosing schedule. In some embodiments, the frequency ofadministration is increased in order to provide maintained or moreregular exposure to compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, the frequency ofadministration is increased in order to provide repeat high C_(max)levels on a more regular basis and provide maintained or more regularexposure to compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,or hydrate thereof, or active metabolite of compound 1 (i.e., compound1A), such as a higher AUC level. In some embodiments, the frequency ofadministration is increased in order to provide maintained or moreregular exposure to compound 1A. In some embodiments, the frequency ofadministration is increased in order to provide repeat high C_(max)levels on a more regular basis and provide maintained or more regularexposure to compound 1A, such as a higher AUC level.

In any of the aforementioned aspects are further embodiments comprisingsingle administrations of the effective amount of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, includingfurther embodiments in which compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, is administered (i) once aday; or (ii) multiple times over the span of one day.

In any of the aforementioned aspects are further embodiments comprisingmultiple administrations of the effective amount of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, includingfurther embodiments in which (i) compound 1 is administered continuouslyor intermittently: as in a single dose; (ii) the time between multipleadministrations is every 6 hours; (iii) compound 1 is administered tothe mammal every 8 hours; (iv) compound 1 is administered to the mammalevery 12 hours; (v) compound 1 is administered to the mammal every 24hours. In further or alternative embodiments, the method comprises adrug holiday, wherein the administration of the compound is temporarilysuspended or the dose of the compound being administered is temporarilyreduced; at the end of the drug holiday, dosing of the compound isresumed. In one embodiment, the length of the drug holiday varies from 2days to 1 year.

Generally, a suitable dose of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, for administration to ahuman will be in the range of about 500 mg/day to about 2000 mg/day;from about 600 mg/day to about 2000 mg/day; from about 800 mg/day toabout 2000 mg/day; or from about 1000 mg/day to about 2000 mg/day.

In some embodiments, the administrations of the effective amount ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof, comprises a treatment regimen that comprises the administrationof a loading dose of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, followed by a maintenance dose of compound1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.In some embodiments, the loading dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, isadministered in a different manner than the maintenance dose of compound1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.In some embodiments, the loading dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, isadministered in the same manner than the maintenance dose of compound 1,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, the loading dose is administered as a solution byintravenous (I.V.) infusion.

In some embodiments, the maintenance doses are administered orally inthe form of solid dosage forms. In some embodiments, the solid dosageforms are tablets. In some embodiments, the maintenance doses areadministered as a solution by intravenous (I.V.) infusion.

In some embodiments, the loading dose comprises about 1500 mg to about2500 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, the loading dose comprisesabout 2000 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, the loading dose ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof, comprises the administration of two doses of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to thesubject by intravenous (I.V.) infusion. In some embodiments, eachloading dose of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, is administered to the subject byintravenous (I.V.) infusion over about 30 minutes to about 3 hours. Insome embodiments, each loading dose of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, is administered to thesubject by intravenous (I.V.) infusion over about 30 minutes, over about45 minutes, over about 1 hour, over about 1.5 hours, over about 2 hours,over about 2.5 hours, over about 3 hours, or over more than 3 hours. Insome embodiments, each of the two doses of the loading dose comprisesabout 1000 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, the loading dose comprises administration of about1000 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,or hydrate thereof, to the subject by intravenous (I.V.) infusionfollowed by a second administration of about 1000 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to thesubject by intravenous (I.V.) infusion within about 24 hours of thefirst infusion. In some embodiments, the second loading dose isadministered within about 12 hours of the first loading dose, withinabout 13 hours of the first loading dose, within about 14 hours of thefirst loading dose, within about 15 hours of the first loading dose,within about 16 hours of the first loading dose, within about 17 hoursof the first loading dose, within about 18 hours of the first loadingdose, within about 19 hours of the first loading dose, within about 20hours of the first loading dose, within about 21 hours of the firstloading dose, within about 22 hours of the first loading dose, withinabout 23 hours of the first loading dose, or within about 24 hours ofthe first loading dose.

In some embodiments, the maintenance doses are initiated on the secondday of treatment. In some embodiments, the maintenance dose isadministered once daily starting on the second day of treatment.

In some embodiments, each maintenance dose comprises once dailyadministration of about 1000 mg to about 2000 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In someembodiments, each maintenance dose comprises once daily administrationof about 600 mg to about 1000 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, eachmaintenance dose comprises once daily administration of about 600 mg ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof. In some embodiments, each maintenance dose comprises once dailyadministration of about 650 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, eachmaintenance dose comprises once daily administration of about 700 mg ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof. In some embodiments, each maintenance dose comprises once dailyadministration of about 750 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, eachmaintenance dose comprises once daily administration of about 800 mg ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof. In some embodiments, each maintenance dose comprises once dailyadministration of about 850 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, eachmaintenance dose comprises once daily administration of about 900 mg ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof. In some embodiments, each maintenance dose comprises once dailyadministration of about 950 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, eachmaintenance dose comprises once daily administration of about 1000 mg ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof. In some embodiments, each maintenance dose comprises once dailyadministration of about 1050 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, eachmaintenance dose comprises once daily administration of about 1100 mg ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof. In some embodiments, each maintenance dose comprises once dailyadministration of about 1150 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, eachmaintenance dose comprises once daily administration of about 1200 mg ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof. In some embodiments, each maintenance dose comprises once dailyadministration of more than about 1200 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, each maintenance dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered over a period of about 30 minutes to about 3 hours by I.V.infusion starting on the second, third, or fourth day of treatment. Insome embodiments, each maintenance dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered over a period of about 30 minutes, over about 45 minutes,over about 1 hour, over about 1.5 hours, over about 2 hours, over about2.5 hours, over about 3 hours, or over more than 3 hours by I.V.infusion starting on the second, third, or fourth day of treatment.

In some embodiments, maintenance doses of about 600 mg to about 1500 mgcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof are administered over a period of about 30 minutes to about 5hours by I.V. infusion starting on the second, third, or fourth day oftreatment. In some embodiments, maintenance doses of about 600 mg, about650 mg, about 700 mg, about 750 mg, about 800 mg, about 850 mg, about900 mg, about 950 mg, about 1000 mg, about 1050 mg, about 1100 mg, about1150 mg, or about 1200 mg compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or hydrate thereof are administered over a period ofabout 30 minutes to about 5 hours by I.V. infusion starting on thesecond, third, or fourth day of treatment.

In some embodiments, maintenance doses of about 600 mg to about 900 mgcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof are administered over a period of about 30 minutes to about 3hours by I.V. infusion starting on the second, third, or fourth day oftreatment. In some embodiments, maintenance doses of about 600 mg, about650 mg, about 700 mg, about 750 mg, about 800 mg, about 850 mg, or about900 mg compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof are administered over a period of about 30 minutes toabout 3 hours by I.V. infusion starting on the second, third, or fourthday of treatment.

In some embodiments, each maintenance dose comprises once dailyadministration of more than about 900 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In someembodiments, each maintenance dose comprises once daily administrationof about 900 mg to about 2000 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments,maintenance doses of about 900 mg to about 2000 mg compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof areadministered over a period of about 30 minutes to about 3 hours by I.V.infusion starting on the second, third, or fourth day of treatment. Insome embodiments, maintenance doses of about 900 mg to about 2000 mgcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof are administered over a period of more than 3 hours by I.V.infusion starting on the second, third, or fourth day of treatment.

In some embodiments, the maintenance dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered orally to the subject starting on the second, third, orfourth day of treatment.

In some embodiments, the maintenance dose of about 800 mg to about 1000mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof is administered orally once daily to the subjectstarting on the second, third, or fourth day of treatment. In someembodiments, the maintenance dose of about 800 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered orally once daily to the subject starting on the second,third, or fourth day of treatment. In some embodiments, the maintenancedose of about 900 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or hydrate thereof is administered orally once daily tothe subject starting on the second, third, or fourth day of treatment.In some embodiments, the maintenance dose of about 1000 mg of compound1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered orally once daily to the subject starting on the second,third, or fourth day of treatment.

In some embodiments, starting on the second, third, or fourth day oftreatment: a) about 600 mg to about 900 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered over a period of about 30 minutes to about 3 hours by I.V.infusion; or b) about 800 mg to about 1000 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered orally once daily.

In some embodiments, starting on the second day of treatment, about 600mg to about 900 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof is administered over a period of about 30minutes to about 3 hours by I.V. infusion; and starting on the fourthday of treatment: a) about 600 mg to about 900 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered over a period of about 30 minutes to about 3 hours by I.V.infusion; or b) about 800 mg to about 1000 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered orally once daily.

In some embodiments, the daily dosage or the amount of active in thedosage form are lower or higher than the ranges indicated herein, basedon a number of variables in regard to an individual treatment regime. Invarious embodiments, the daily and unit dosages are altered depending ona number of variables including, but not limited to, the disease orcondition to be treated, the mode of administration, the requirements ofthe individual subject, the severity of the disease or condition beingtreated, the identity (e.g., weight) of the human, and the particularadditional therapeutic agents that are administered (if applicable), andthe judgment of the practitioner.

Toxicity and therapeutic efficacy of such therapeutic regimens aredetermined by standard pharmaceutical procedures in cell cultures orexperimental animals, including, but not limited to, the determinationof the LD₅₀ and the ED₅₀. The dose ratio between the toxic andtherapeutic effects is the therapeutic index and it is expressed as theratio between LD₅₀ and ED₅₀. In certain embodiments, the data obtainedfrom cell culture assays and animal studies are used in formulating thetherapeutically effective daily dosage range and/or the therapeuticallyeffective unit dosage amount for use in mammals, including humans. Insome embodiments, the daily dosage amount of compound 1 lies within arange of circulating concentrations that include the ED₅₀ with minimaltoxicity. In certain embodiments, the daily dosage range and/or the unitdosage amount varies within this range depending upon the dosage formemployed and the route of administration utilized.

In some embodiments, methods for treating fungal infections in a mammalwith compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof, results in improvements of clinical symptoms attributedto the infection, improvements in radiologic abnormalities, andresolution of fungemia, if present. In some embodiments, clinicalsymptoms attributed to the infection include, for example, generalappearance including appearance of the skin, head, eyes, ears, nose,throat, neck, trunk, or lymph nodes, or the respiratory, cardiovascular,gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, neurological,psychological, lymphatic/hematological, and endocrine/metabolic systemsof the mammal.

In some embodiments, improvements in one or more outcome measures are byat least or about 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%,65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, or more than 95%. In someembodiments, the administration of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to a mammal with a fungalinfection or a mold infection results in one or more outcome measuresimproving by at least or about 0.5 fold, 1 fold, 1.5 fold, 2 fold, 2.5fold, 3 fold, 3.5 fold, 4 fold, 5 fold, 6 fold, 7 fold, 8 fold, 9 fold,10 fold, or more than 10 fold. Improvements, in some embodiments, arecompared to a control. In some embodiments, a control is an individualwho does not receive compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, the control is anindividual who does not receive a full dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In someembodiments, the control is baseline for the individual prior toreceiving compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, methods for treating a fungal infection or moldinfection in a subject with compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, results in improvements in one ormore outcome measures. In some embodiments, a baseline assessment isdetermined, typically prior to the administration of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.Improvements in outcome measures are assessed with repeated assessmentstaken during treatment with compound 1 and a comparison against thebaseline assessment and/or any prior assessment(s).

Evaluating patients for fungal infections and assessing efficacy oftreatment with compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, includes multiple modalities of diagnostictesting, including: radiological assessments including CT scanning ofthe chest, sinuses, and abdomen; fungal culture and microscopy ofrespiratory specimens; blood, serum, or bronchoalveolar fluid fungalantigen testing; blood, serum, or bronchoalveolar fluid pathogenic DNAtesting; biopsy of the lung (open, percutaneous or transbronchial); theaspergillosis urine test; and other molecular testing of respiratorysamples.

In some embodiments, methods for treating fungal infections in a mammalwith compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof, result in improvements that are measured with aradiological assessment such as a computed tomography (CT) scan. In someembodiments, imaging methods that detect inflammation are used, such aspositron emission tomography or indium-labeled white blood cellscintigraphy. In some embodiments, the radiological assessment is usedto determine if a fungal infection is present.

In some embodiments, the radiological assessment is used to determinethe size or extent of the infection. In some embodiments, CT scans arepreformed every 7 days or 14 days while the mammal is undergoingtreatment with compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof. In some embodiments, total infection loaddecreases by at least 10%, at least 15%, at least 20%, at least 25%, atleast 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, at least 45%, at least 50%, atleast 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, at least 70%, at least 75%, atleast 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, or at least 95% following atreatment regimen with compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, methods for treating fungal infections in a mammalwith compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof, result in improvements that are measured with a fungalculture of a bodily fluid, such as bronchoalveolar fluid, sputum,bronchial brush, or sinus aspirate. In some embodiments, fungal load asdetermined in a fungal culture decreases by at least 10%, at least 15%,at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, atleast 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, atleast 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, or atleast 95% following a treatment regimen with compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, methods for treating fungal infections in a mammalwith compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof, result in improvements that are measured with asuitable pathogen DNA test. In some embodiments, pathogen DNA levels aremeasured in blood samples from the mammal. In some embodiments, pathogenDNA levels are measured in serum samples from the mammal. In someembodiments, pathogen DNA levels are measured in bronchoalveolar lavagefluid samples from the mammal. In some embodiments, pathogen DNA levelsare determined using a known pathogen DNA detection assay. In someembodiments, pathogen DNA levels are determined using next-generationsequencing and/or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis. In someembodiments, pathogen DNA levels decrease by at least 10%, at least 15%,at least 20%, at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 35%, at least 40%, atleast 45%, at least 50%, at least 55%, at least 60%, at least 65%, atleast 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 85%, at least 90%, or atleast 95% following a treatment regimen with compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, methods for treating fungal infections in a subjectwith compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof, results in histological improvements in biopsied tissuesamples taken from a subject with a fungal infection or mold infection.In some embodiments, the biopsied tissue is lunge tissue.

In some embodiments, methods for treating fungal infections in a mammalwith compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof, increases the overall survival rate of the subject byat least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, atleast 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, at least 95%, or100%. In some embodiments, the overall survival rate is measured after42 days. In some embodiments, the overall survival rate is measuredafter 84 days.

In some embodiments, methods for treating fungal infections in a mammalwith compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof, decreases the all-cause mortality rate of the subjectby at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%,at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, at least 95%, or100%. In some embodiments, the all-cause mortality rate is measuredafter 42 days. In some embodiments, the all-cause mortality rate ismeasured after 84 days.

Pharmaceutical Compositions

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are formulated intopharmaceutical compositions. Pharmaceutical compositions are formulatedin a conventional manner using one or more pharmaceutically acceptableinactive ingredients that facilitate processing of the active compoundsinto formulations that are used pharmaceutically. Proper formulation isdependent upon the route of administration chosen. A summary ofpharmaceutical compositions described herein is found, for example, inRemington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, Nineteenth Ed (Easton,Pa.: Mack Publishing Company, 1995); Hoover, John E., Remington'sPharmaceutical Sciences, Mack Publishing Co., Easton, Pa. 1975;Liberman, H. A. and Lachman, L., Eds., Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms,Marcel Decker, New York, N.Y., 1980; and Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms andDrug Delivery Systems, Seventh Ed. (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 1999),herein incorporated by reference for such disclosure.

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are administered incombination with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients ordiluents, in a pharmaceutical composition. Administration of thecompounds and compositions described herein is carried out by any methodthat enables delivery of the compounds to the site of action. Thesemethods include, though are not limited to delivery via enteral routes(including oral, gastric or duodenal feeding tube) or parenteral routes(injection or infusion), although the most suitable route, in somecases, depends upon, for example, the condition and disease of therecipient.

In some embodiments, compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, is included within a pharmaceuticalcomposition. As used herein, the term “pharmaceutical composition”refers to a liquid or solid composition that contains a pharmaceuticallyactive ingredient (e.g., compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or hydrate thereof) and at least a carrier, where none ofthe ingredients is generally biologically undesirable at theadministered quantities.

Pharmaceutical compositions incorporating compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, take anyphysical form that is pharmaceutically acceptable. In some embodiments,pharmaceutical compositions described herein are in a suitable form fororal administration. In one embodiment of such pharmaceuticalcompositions, a therapeutically effective amount of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, isincorporated.

In some embodiments, conventional inert ingredients and manner offormulating the pharmaceutical compositions are used. In someembodiments, known methods of formulating the pharmaceuticalcompositions are followed. All of the usual types of compositions arecontemplated, including, but not limited to, tablets, capsules, andsolutions. The amount of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, however, is best defined as theeffective amount, that is, the amount of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, thatprovides the desired dose to the subject in need of such treatment.

In some cases, capsules are prepared by mixing compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, with asuitable diluent and filling the proper amount of the mixture incapsules. The usual diluents include inert powdered substances such asstarch of many different kinds, powdered cellulose, especiallycrystalline, and microcrystalline cellulose, sugars such as fructose,mannitol, and sucrose, grain flours, and similar edible powders.

In some cases, tablets are prepared by direct compression, by wetgranulation, or by dry granulation. Their formulations usuallyincorporate diluents, binders, lubricants, and disintegrators, as wellas compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof. Typical diluents include, for example, various types ofstarch, lactose, mannitol, kaolin, calcium phosphate or sulfate,inorganic salts such as sodium chloride, and powdered sugar. Powderedcellulose derivatives are also useful. Typical tablet binders aresubstances such as starch, gelatin, and sugars such as lactose,fructose, glucose, and the like. Natural and synthetic gums are alsoconvenient, including acacia, alginates, methylcellulose,polyvinylpyrrolidine, and the like. In some cases, polyethylene glycol,ethylcellulose, and waxes serve as binders.

In some cases, a lubricant in a tablet formulation helps prevent thetablet and punches from sticking in the die. In some cases, a lubricantis chosen from such solids as talc, magnesium and calcium stearate,stearic acid, and hydrogenated vegetable oils.

Tablet disintegrators are substances that swell when wetted to break upthe tablet and release the compound. They include starches, clays,celluloses, aligns, and gums. More particularly, tablet disintegratorsinclude corn and potato starches, methylcellulose, agar, bentonite, woodcellulose, powdered natural sponge, cation-exchange resins, alginicacid, guar gum, citrus pulp, carboxymethylcellulose, and sodium laurylsulfate.

Enteric formulations are often used to protect an active ingredient fromthe strongly acidic contents of the stomach. Such formulations arecreated by coating a solid dosage form with a film of a polymer that isinsoluble in acid environments, and soluble in basic environments.Exemplary films are cellulose acetate phthalate, polyvinyl acetatephthalate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose acetate succinate.

Tablets are often coated with sugar as a flavor and sealant. Tablets canalso be coated to provide a desired color.

In some embodiments, pharmaceutical compositions for use in any of themethods provided herein are described in the Examples.

Combination Treatments

In certain instances, it is appropriate to administer compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, incombination with one or more other therapeutic agents.

In one embodiment, the therapeutic effectiveness of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, is enhanced by administration of anadjuvant (i.e., by itself the adjuvant has minimal therapeutic benefit,but in combination with another therapeutic agent, the overalltherapeutic benefit to the patient is enhanced). Or, in someembodiments, the benefit experienced by a patient is increased byadministering compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, with another agent (which also includes atherapeutic regimen) that also has therapeutic benefit.

In one specific embodiment, compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, is co-administered with a secondtherapeutic agent, wherein compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, and the second therapeutic agent modulate different aspects of thedisease or condition being treated, thereby providing a greater overallbenefit than administration of either therapeutic agent alone.

In any case, regardless of the disease or condition being treated, theoverall benefit experienced by the patient is simply additive of the twotherapeutic agents or the patient experiences a synergistic benefit.

In certain embodiments, different therapeutically-effective dosages ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof, will be utilized in formulating pharmaceutical compositionand/or in treatment regimens when compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, is administered incombination with one or more additional agent, such as an additionaltherapeutically effective drug, an adjuvant or the like. Therapeuticallyeffective dosages of drugs and other agents for use in combinationtreatment regimens is optionally determined by means similar to thoseset forth hereinabove for the actives themselves. Furthermore, themethods of prevention/treatment described herein encompasses the use ofmetronomic dosing, i.e., providing more frequent, lower doses in orderto minimize toxic side effects. In some embodiments, a combinationtreatment regimen encompasses treatment regimens in which administrationof compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof,is initiated prior to, during, or after treatment with a second agentdescribed herein, and continues until any time during treatment with thesecond agent or after termination of treatment with the second agent. Italso includes treatments in which compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, and the second agent beingused in combination are administered simultaneously or at differenttimes and/or at decreasing or increasing intervals during the treatmentperiod. Combination treatment further includes periodic treatments thatstart and stop at various times to assist with the clinical managementof the patient.

It is understood that the dosage regimen to treat, prevent, orameliorate the condition(s) for which relief is sought, is modified inaccordance with a variety of factors (e.g., the disease or conditionfrom which the subject suffers; the age, weight, sex, diet, and medicalcondition of the subject). Thus, in some instances, the dosage regimenactually employed varies and, in some embodiments, deviates from thedosage regimens set forth herein.

For combination therapies described herein, dosages of theco-administered compounds vary depending on the type of co-drugemployed, on the specific drug employed, on the disease or conditionbeing treated and so forth. In additional embodiments, whenco-administered with one or more other therapeutic agents, compound 1,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, isadministered either simultaneously with the one or more othertherapeutic agents, or sequentially.

In combination therapies, the multiple therapeutic agents (one of whichis compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof) are administered in any order or even simultaneously.If administration is simultaneous, the multiple therapeutic agents are,by way of example only, provided in a single, unified form, or inmultiple forms (e.g., as a single pill or as two separate pills; or as asingle IV infusion solution or as two separate IV infusion solutions).

Compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof, as well as combination therapies, are administered before,during or after the occurrence of a disease or condition, and the timingof administering the composition containing compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, varies.Thus, in one embodiment, compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, is used as a prophylactic and areadministered continuously to subjects with a propensity to developconditions or diseases in order to prevent the occurrence of the diseaseor condition. In another embodiment, compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, is administered to asubject during or as soon as possible after the onset of the symptoms.In specific embodiments, compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt or solvate thereof, is administered as soon as is practicable afterthe onset of a disease or condition is detected or suspected, and for alength of time necessary for the treatment of the disease. In someembodiments, the length required for treatment varies, and the treatmentlength is adjusted to suit the specific needs of each subject. Forexample, in specific embodiments, compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt or solvate thereof, or a formulation containing compound1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, isadministered for at least 4 weeks, at least 6 weeks, at least 8 weeks,at least 10 weeks, at least 12 weeks, or more than 12 weeks.

Exemplary Agents for Use in Combination Therapy

In some embodiments, compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, is administered in combination with one ormore additional therapies used for treating fungal and/or moldinfections in a mammal.

In certain embodiments, the at least one additional therapy isadministered at the same time as compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In certain embodiments,the at least one additional therapy is administered less frequently thancompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof. In certain embodiments, the at least one additional therapy isadministered more frequently than compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. In certain embodiments,the at least one additional therapy is administered prior toadministration of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof. In certain embodiments, the at least oneadditional therapy is administered after administration of compound 1,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

In some embodiments, the at least one additional therapy is anantifungal agent. In some embodiments, the second therapeutic agent isan antifungal agent selected from the group consisting of: a polyeneantifungal agent, an azole antifungal agent, an allylamine antifungalagent, and an echinocandin antifungal agent.

In some embodiments, the polyene antifungal agent is amphotericin B,candicidin, filipin, hamycin, natamycin, nystatin, or rimocidin.

In some embodiments, the azole antifungal agent is an imidazole, atriazole, or a thiazole. In some embodiments, the imidazole isbifonazole, butoconazole, clotrimazole, econazole, fenticonazole,ketoconazole, luliconazole, miconazole, omoconazole, oxiconazole,sertaconazole, sulconazole, or tioconazole. In some embodiments, thetriazole is albaconazole, efinaconazole, epoxiconazole, fluconazole,isavuconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, propiconazole, ravuconazole,terconazole, or voriconazole. In some embodiments, the thiazole isabafungin.

In some embodiments, the allylamine antifungal agent is amorolfin,butenafine, naftifine, or terbinafine.

In some embodiments, the echinocandin antifungal agent is selected fromthe group consisting of: anidulafungin, caspofungin, micafungin andrezafungin.

Adjunctive Therapies

In addition to antifungal treatment, the optimal management of patientswith fungal infections includes surgical debulking of infected tissuesand removal of venous catheters in the occasional patient with confirmedcatheter-related fungal infections. In some embodiments, treatment withcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof, comprises G-CSF or GM-CSF, G-CSF-stimulated granulocytetransfusions. In some embodiments, treatment with compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, comprisesgamma interferon.

Kits and Articles of Manufacture

Described herein are kits for treating treatment of a fungal infectionin a subject comprising administering to said subject compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

For use in the therapeutic applications described herein, kits andarticles of manufacture are also described herein. In some embodiments,such kits include a carrier, package, or container that iscompartmentalized to receive one or more containers such as vials,tubes, and the like, each of the container(s) including one of theseparate elements to be used in a method described herein. Suitablecontainers include, for example, bottles, vials, syringes, and testtubes. In some embodiments, the containers are formed from a variety ofmaterials such as glass or plastic.

The articles of manufacture provided herein contain packaging materials.Examples of pharmaceutical packaging materials include, but are notlimited to, blister packs, bottles, tubes, inhalers, pumps, bags, vials,containers, syringes, bottles, and any packaging material suitable for aselected formulation and intended mode of administration and treatment.A wide array of formulations of the compounds and compositions providedherein are contemplated as are a variety of treatment regimens thatwould benefit from the administration of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

The container(s) optionally have a sterile access port (for example thecontainer is an intravenous solution bag or a vial having a stopperpierceable by a hypodermic injection needle). Such kits optionallycomprise a compound with an identifying description or label orinstructions relating to its use in the methods described herein.

A kit will typically include one or more additional containers, eachwith one or more of various materials (such as reagents, optionally inconcentrated form, and/or devices) desirable from a commercial and userstandpoint for use of a compound described herein. Non-limiting examplesof such materials include, but not limited to, buffers, diluents,filters, needles, syringes; carrier, package, container, vial and/ortube labels listing contents and/or instructions for use, and packageinserts with instructions for use. A set of instructions will alsotypically be included.

In some embodiments, a label is on or associated with the container. Alabel, in some cases, is on a container when letters, numbers or othercharacters forming the label are attached, molded or etched into thecontainer itself; a label, in some cases, is associated with a containerwhen it is present within a receptacle or carrier that also holds thecontainer, e.g., as a package insert. A label, in some cases, is used toindicate that the contents are to be used for a specific therapeuticapplication. The label, in some cases, indicates directions for use ofthe contents, such as in the methods described herein.

In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition comprising compound1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof,is presented in a pack or dispenser device which, in some cases,contains one or more unit dosage forms. The pack, in some cases, forexample contains metal or plastic foil, such as a blister pack. The packor dispenser device, in some cases, is accompanied by instructions foradministration. The pack or dispenser, in some cases, is alsoaccompanied with a notice associated with the container in formprescribed by a governmental agency regulating the manufacture, use, orsale of pharmaceuticals, which notice is reflective of approval by theagency of the form of the drug for human or veterinary administration.Such notice, for example, in some cases, is the labeling approved by theU.S. Food and Drug Administration for prescription drugs, or theapproved product insert. Compositions containing a compound providedherein formulated in a compatible pharmaceutical carrier, in some cases,is also prepared, placed in an appropriate container, and labeled fortreatment of an indicated condition.

EXAMPLES

The following examples are provided for illustrative purposes only andnot to limit the scope of the claims provided herein.

Example 1: Compound 1 Injection

Compound 1 Injection is prepared as a sterile solution that is furtherdiluted into 0.9% sodium chloride injection prior to administration.Compound 1 Injection is a solution formulated at a concentration of 20mg/mL. The formulation consists of compound 1 drug substance, sodiumchloride, potassium phosphate (dibasic and monobasic), hydrochloricacid, sodium hydroxide, and Water for Injection (WFI).

A 50-mL sterile glass vial is filled with 35 mL of Compound 1 Injectionyielding 700 mg/vial. Compound 1 Injection is further diluted andadministered as an IV infusion as specified in the clinical protocol.During the preparation of the admixture solution containing compound 1,Compound 1 Injection is filtered with a 0.2 μm filter prior to infusionto remove any inherent particles.

Table 1 describes the composition of Compound 1 Injection, 20 mg/mL, fora 35 mL fill in a 50 mL vial.

TABLE 1 Approximate Component Concentration Content Per Unit Compound 120 mg/mL 700 mg Sodium Chloride 6.1 mg/mL 213.5 mg Potassium Phosphate,Monobasic 0.16 mg/mL 5.6 mg Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic 3.27 mg/mL114.5 mg Sodium Hydroxide As needed As needed Hydrochloric Acid Asneeded As needed Water for Injection N/A Q.S. 35 mL N/A = notapplicable; QS = quantity sufficient for

To make the Compound 1 Injection Formulation: 1. Add sodium chloride,potassium phosphate (monobasic and dibasic) into a vessel containingwater for injection; 2. Adjust pH to 8.0 using 1M hydrochloric acidsolutions and/or 1M sodium hydroxide solutions; 3. Slowly add compound 1drug substance to the solution and stir/mix at 15° C. to 30° C.; 4.Adjust pH to 8.0 using hydrochloric acid solutions and/or sodiumhydroxide solutions to dissolve; 5. Q.S. with water for injection andcontinue to stir at 15° C. to 30° C.; 6. Aseptically filter through2×0.2 m membrane filters into sterile 50 mL vials with a 35 mL fillvolume closed with a chlorobutyl stopper. (Note: At the completion ofeach manufactured batch, the filter integrity is tested using a bubblepoint test and result is documented in the batch record); and 7. Thevials are inspected prior to packaging and labeling.

Example 2: Compound 1 Tablets

Compound 1 Tablets are formulated at strengths of 100 mg and 200 mgcoated white tablets. Table 2 and Table 3 list the content of theCompound 1 Tablets at 100 mg and 200 mg strength, respectively.

TABLE 2 Component Amount per Tablet (% wt) Function Compound 1 100 mg(25.0%) Active Ingredient Avicel DG³ 231 mg (57.75%¹) DiluentPregelatinized Starch 40 mg (5.0%¹, 5%²) Disintegrant Colloidal silicondioxide 3 mg (0.75%²) Glidant (Cab-o-sil M5P) Povidone 12 mg (3.0%¹)Disintegrant Talc 8 mg (2.0%¹) Glidant Magnesium Stearate 6 mg (0.5%¹,1.00%²) Lubricant (HyQual) Vegetable Source Core Weight (mg) 400 mgOpadry II AMB, coating 20 mg (5.0%) Film Coating white⁴ Purified WaterNot applicable Solvent Coated Tablet Weight (mg) 420 mg ¹intragranular.²extragranular. ³Avicel DG is comprised or 75% of microcrystallinecellulose and 25% anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate. ⁴The film coatingOpadry II AMB is manufactured by ColorCon and composed of polyvinylalcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, glyceryl monocaprylocaprate, and sodiumlauryl sulfate.

TABLE 3 Component Amount per Tablet (% wt) Function Compound 1 200 mg(25.0%) Active Ingredient Avicel DG³ 462 mg (57.75%¹) DiluentPregelatinized Starch 80 mg (5.0%¹, 5%²) Disintegrant Colloidal silicondioxide 6 mg (0.75%²) Glidant (Cab-o-sil M5P) Povidone 24 mg (3.0%¹)Disintegrant Talc 16 mg (2.0%¹) Glidant Magnesium Stearate 12 mg (0.5%¹,1.00%²) Lubricant (HyQual) Vegetable Source Core Weight (mg) 800 mgOpadry II AMB, coating 40 mg (5.0%) Film Coating white⁴ Purified WaterNot applicable Solvent Coated Tablet Weight (mg) 840 mg ¹intragranular.²extragranular. ³ Avicel DG is comprised or 75% of microcrystallinecellulose and 25% anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate. ⁴The film coatingOpadry II AMB is manufactured by ColorCon and composed of polyvinylalcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, glyceryl monocaprylocaprate, and sodiumlauryl sulfate.

Example 3: An Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety ofCompound 1 in Non-Neutropenic Patients with Candidemia, with or withoutInvasive Candidiasis, Inclusive of Patients with Suspected Resistance toStandard of Care Antifungal Treatment

The need for improved treatment of IFDs remains high, particularly withthe growing number of immunocompromised patients, such as hematopoieticstem cell and solid organ transplant recipients, who are at particularrisk for developing these infections and in whom treatment can becomplex. Species of Candida and Aspergillus are recognized as two majorcauses of fungal diseases in these patients, although other emergingfungi, such as non-C. Albicans (e.g., C. glabrata and C. auris),Fusarium spp., Scedosporium spp., and Mucorales fungi, are contributingto the need to find new and better strategies for managing theseinfections. Existing antifungal agents can be difficult to use, areoften poorly tolerated, or have become increasingly ineffective due tothe rise of drug resistant fungal strains.

Administration of Compound 1 in a concentration of 1000 mg IV BID willbe administered on Day 1, 600 mg IV QD will be administered on Days 2through 3, and then subsequently 600 mg IV or 700 mg PO will beadministered throughout the Study Drug Treatment Period. This treatmentmay have advantages over standard of care (SOC) therapy against certainresistant fungal diseases, where SOC treatment might show no or limitedtherapeutic effectiveness.

Primary Objective

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy andsafety of Compound 1 for the treatment of adult non-neutropenic patients18 to 80 years of age (inclusive) with candidemia that may includepatients with suspected or confirmed resistance to SOC antifungaltreatment.

Secondary Objectives

The secondary objectives of this study are to:

-   -   Evaluate the time to first negative blood culture    -   Evaluate the percentage of patients with Mycological Outcomes at        the End of Study Drug Treatment (EOST), End of Antifungal        Treatment (EOT), and 2 and 4 weeks after EOT    -   Evaluate the percentage of patients with Treatment Success at        EOT, and 2 and 4 weeks after EOT    -   Evaluate overall survival at Study Day 30    -   Evaluate safety parameters, including number of patients with        TEAEs    -   Evaluate PK parameters of Compound 1

Summary of Study Design

This is a multicenter, open-label, non-comparative, single-arm study toevaluate the efficacy and safety of Compound 1 for the first-linetreatment for candidemia including suspected or confirmedantifungal-resistant candidemia in non-neutropenic patients 18 to 80years of age (inclusive). Suspicion of antifungal-resistant candidemiais sufficient and subsequent documented resistance is not required forenrollment. The Study Drug Treatment Period will be up to a maximum of14 days (inclusive of the loading dose [Study Day 1]). After completionof 14 days study drug therapy, if further antifungal treatment isindicated to complete treatment of candidemia in accordance withstandard practice guidelines, fluconazole (unless susceptibility resultswarrant alternative antifungal therapy) may commence for up to a further7 days. There will be a Follow-up Period of 4 weeks (+4 days) after EOT.The total duration of participation in the study is up to approximately7.5 weeks (inclusive of the Screening Period [≤96 hours prior toBaseline]).

Patients with a yeast identified in a blood culture or a positive rapiddiagnostic method are eligible to be consented and screened for thestudy. Patients must have at least 1 positive blood test for Candidaspp. (or yeast suspected to be Candida) for a diagnosis of candidemia tobe considered for enrollment into the study. Patients with a positiveblood culture showing yeast suspected to be Candida must haveidentification of Candida spp. from positive blood culture confirmedprior to dosing. Screening and Baseline procedures and the start ofCompound 1 study drug will be initiated within 96 hours from the timethat the SOC blood sample for the Candida spp. positive culture or rapiddiagnostic test was drawn. Patients with 2 days (>48 hours) equivalentof prior systemic antifungal treatment at approved doses to treat thecurrent episode of candidemia within 96 hours before first dose will beexcluded. However, patients with Candida infections proven to beresistant to the specific antifungal administered may have received ≤5days (≤120 hours) equivalent of that prior treatment (results ofsusceptibility testing are required prior to enrollment).

Patients with >2 days (>48 hours) equivalent of prior systemicantifungal treatment at approved doses to treat the current episode ofcandidemia within 96 hours before first dose will be excluded. However,patients with Candida infections proven to be resistant to the specificantifungal administered may have received ≤5 days (≤120 hours)equivalent of that prior treatment (results of susceptibility testingare required prior to enrollment).

On Study Day 1 (or over the first 24 hours if started in the evening), a1000 mg Compound 1 loading dose will be administered over 3 hours by IVinfusion BID. On Study Days 2 and 3 of study drug, a 600 mg Compound 1maintenance dose will be administered over 3 hours by IV infusion QD. OnStudy Day 4 and onward, the Compound 1 maintenance dose will beadministered as either 600 mg Compound 1 IV infusion QD over 3 hours or700 mg PO QD. Patients who have completed a minimum of 3 days of IVCompound 1, are clinically stable as determined by the Investigator,able to swallow tablets, and have no further growth of the infectingorganism 48 hours following the most recent blood culture, may switchfrom IV to PO dosing on Study Day 4 and onward. Study drug will beadministered for a maximum of 14 days. At the Investigator's discretion,patients requiring a longer duration of antifungal therapy will beswitched to fluconazole (unless susceptibility results warrantalternative antifungal therapy), to adhere to the IDSA clinical practiceguidelines for the treatment of Candidiasis. Candida spp. bloodstreaminfection will be monitored by daily blood culture during Study DrugTreatment until 2 consecutive blood cultures are negative, and at EOST,EOT, and 2 and 4 weeks after EOT, or Early Termination. Simultaneouslydrawn blood samples will be collected for Candida testing by T2 magneticresonance (T2MR) assay at Baseline, during Study Drug Treatment, andEOST, or Early Termination. Other cultures, histopathology, and imagingtests to assess the site(s) and extent of candidemia infection at othersites will be conducted as clinically indicated, and the results shouldbe recorded in the electronic Case Report Form (eCRF). The management ofintravascular catheters, intravascular devices, and, if applicable, anydrains will be recorded, including any associated microbiology results.Patients will be monitored for safety throughout the duration of thestudy.

Plasma samples for PK (Compound 1 [prodrug] and Compound 1A [activemoiety]) will be collected at Baseline (pre dose), twice weekly duringStudy Drug Treatment, EOST, EOT, 2 weeks after EOT, or EarlyTermination. Serum samples for (1,3)-β-D-glucan levels will be collectedat Baseline (pre-dose) and EOST, or Early Termination (if applicable).

The evaluation of treatment outcome will be assessed at EOST, EOT, and 2and 4 weeks after EOT, or Early Termination. The end of study will occurafter the last visit of the last patient on the study.

Indication: Treatment of non-neutropenic patients with candidemia,inclusive of those patients with suspected or confirmedantifungal-resistant candidemia

Population:

This study will enroll male and female patients 18 to 80 years of age(inclusive) with a new diagnosis of candidemia (positive blood test forCandida spp.).

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible forstudy entry:

-   -   1. Male or female 18 to 80 years of age (inclusive)    -   2. New diagnosis of candidemia based on a blood sample drawn        within 96 hours of dosing with:        -   a. Positive blood culture for Candida spp., including those            Candida spp. with suspected (in the opinion of the            Investigator) or documented resistance to at least 1 SOC            systemic antifungal agent; or        -   b. Positive result from a Sponsor-approved rapid diagnostic            blood test for Candida spp. infection (a rapid diagnostic            test may be used to begin eligibility assessments; however,            a subsequent confirmatory blood culture is required prior to            dosing of Compound 1)    -   3. Able to have pre-existing intravascular catheters removed and        replaced (if necessary)

Dosing Criteria

Patients must meet the following criteria to begin dosing:

-   -   1. Confirmed diagnosis of candidemia    -   2. Received ≤2 days (≤48 hours) equivalent of prior systemic        antifungal treatment at approved doses to treat the current        episode of candidemia OR ≤5 days (≤120 hours) equivalent of        prior treatment for candidemia caused by Candida spp. with        documented resistance to the specific prior antifungal        administered.

Treatment Groups

All patients will be administered a 1000 mg Compound 1 loading dose BIDfollowed by a 600 mg Compound 1 maintenance dose QD on Study Day 2 andStudy Day 3. From Study Day 4 onwards, the Compound 1 maintenance dosewill be administered as either 600 mg Compound 1 IV infusion over 3hours QD or may be switched to 700 mg PO QD when/if the criteria for POdosing are met

Dose

In PK-PD studies, immunocompromised mice were infected with one of threespp. of Candida (C. albicans, C. glabrata, or C. auris) and groups ofanimals were dosed with Compound 1 at different dose fractionations. TheAUC/MIC ratio was determined to be the PK-PD variable that bestcorrelated with antifungal efficacy as assessed by fungal burden(colony-forming units [CFUs]) in the kidney. The probability of targetattainment (PTA) was calculated separately for each Candida spp. tested.The PTA calculation used the Compound 1A free drug AUC level at thestasis endpoint divided by the MIC required to inhibit the growth of 90%of organisms (MIC₉₀) of each of the Candida spp. tested. The AUC levelwas estimated from a population PK model derived primarily from thePhase 1 PK data. The stasis endpoint was defined as the quantity ofCandida spp. in CFUs just prior to Compound 1 administration compared toCFUs at the endpoint of assessment (i.e., 24 hours for C. albicans; 96hours for C. glabrata and C. auris). The MIC data for the Candidastrains tested were obtained from recent surveillance data. Using theAUC at the stasis endpoint, along with the MIC90 from the surveillancedata and the predicted exposure at the dose regimen to be used in thisstudy, the PTA for the three Candida spp. tested was shown to beapproximately 100%. Further, sensitivity analyses were conducted toevaluate the PTA under different scenarios including increasedvariability of PK parameters and higher Candida spp. MIC₉₀ values. Forboth scenarios the PTA remained >90%.

In 2 Phase 1 studies in healthy volunteers, Compound 1 IV and POformulations were safe and well tolerated. The majority of the TEAEswere mild, transitory, and resolved without intervention. No DLTs wereobserved. Specifically, in the FIH Phase 1 clinical study, a loadingdose of Compound 1 1000 mg IV 2-hour infusion BID on Day 1, followed bya maintenance dose of Compound 1 600 mg IV 1-hour infusion QD on Days 2through 7, was safe and well tolerated. This IV dose regimen isidentical to the IV dose regimen that will be used in this study. In thesecond Phase 1 clinical study, a dose of Compound 1 at 1000 mgadministered PO QD on Days 1 through 14 was safe and well tolerated.This PO-dose regimen is higher than the 700 mg PO dose that will be usedin this study.

Schedule

To ensure the safety and tolerability of Compound 1 dosing for 14 days,this study will use a Compound 1 dose and infusion duration alreadystudied in Phase 1 for 14 days of therapy inclusive of IV and POinvestigational drug therapy. The loading dose 1000 mg IV BID over a3-hour infusion followed by 600 mg IV QD over a 3-hour infusion willoptimize patient safety and tolerability on study. At Study Day 4,provided a patient meets the protocol-defined criteria for a PO switch,then the switch will occur to PO Compound 1 dose at 700 mg QD for nomore than 14 days of combined IV and PO Compound 1 therapy.

Randomization and Blinding

This is a non-randomized, open-label study.

Drug Supplies

Formulation and Packaging Compound 1 Injection is formulated at aconcentration of 20 mg/mL. The formulation consists of Compound 1 drugsubstance, sodium chloride, potassium phosphate (dibasic and monobasic),hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, and sterile water for injection. A50 mL sterile vial is filled with 35 mL of Compound 1 Injection.Compound 1 Injection will be reconstituted and administered as an IVinfusion. Preparation and dilution instructions will be provided in thePharmacy Manual.

Compound 1 Tablets are formulated at strengths of 100 mg and 200 mgwhite-coated tablets. The formulation consists of Compound 1 drugsubstance, microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous dibasic calciumphosphate, colloidal silicon dioxide, pregelatinized starch, povidone,talc, magnesium

Study Drug Administration

On Study Day 1 (or over the first 24 hours if started in the evening), a1000 mg Compound 1 loading dose will be administered over 3 hours by IVinfusion BID. On Study Days 2 and 3 of study drug, a 600 mg Compound 1maintenance dose will be administered over 3 hours by IV infusion QD. OnStudy Day 4 and onward, the Compound 1 maintenance dose will beadministered as either 600 mg Compound 1 IV infusion QD over 3 hours or700 mg PO QD. Patients who have completed a minimum of 3 days of IVCompound 1, are clinically stable as determined by the Investigator,able to swallow tablets, and have no further growth of the infectingorganism 48 hours following the most recent blood culture, may switchfrom IV to PO dosing on Study Day 4 and onward. Study drug will beadministered for a maximum of 14 days (inclusive of the loading dose[Study Day 1]). Tablets are to be administered at the same time eachday, whole, and taken by mouth with water within 30 minutes of beingremoved from the refrigerator. No splitting or crushing of tablets isallowed. If antifungal treatment is indicated for longer than 14 days,fluconazole may commence at the Investigator's discretion (unlesssusceptibility results warrant alternative antifungal therapy) for up toa further 7 days of therapy, to adhere to IDSA clinical practiceguidelines for the treatment of Candidiasis.

At End of Antifungal Treatment (EOT):

After completion of 14 days study drug therapy, if further antifungaltreatment is indicated to complete treatment of candidemia in accordancewith standard practice guidelines, fluconazole (unless susceptibilityresults warrant alternative antifungal therapy) may commence for up to afurther 7 days. If applicable, an assessment of efficacy will also bemade at the end of this antifungal treatment at EOT. Treatment Successis defined as meeting all of the following criteria:

-   -   Two consecutive blood cultures negative for Candida spp.    -   Alive at EOT    -   No additional systemic antifungal therapies (except for        protocol-allowed step-down treatment [e.g., fluconazole])        through EOT    -   Treatment Failure is defined as any case that does not meet the        criteria for Treatment Success.

Mycological Outcome:

Eradication is defined as a negative blood culture(s) for Candida spp.in the absence of additional antifungal therapy (except forprotocol-allowed step-down treatment [e.g., fluconazole]) through EOT

At Follow-Up (2 Weeks and 4 Weeks after End of Antifungal Treatment):

Recurrence (mycological) is defined as a mycologically confirmedinfection based on blood culture with the same Baseline Candida spp.during the 4 weeks after EOT. Relapse (DRC Assessment) is defined asre-occurrence of Candida in blood culture during the Follow-up Period,or diagnostic parameters indicative of recurrence or late spread of theCandida infection

Results

A total of 21 patients were enrolled in the study: 20 were included inthe mITT. Median duration of Compound 1 therapy was 11 days (range 5 to14). All patients received IV Compound 1, 48% (10/21) received POCompound 1. The DRC-assessed success rate at EOST was 80% (16/20).Survival at day 30 was 85% (17/20); deaths were not related toCompound 1. Compound 1 was well-tolerated with no treatment-relatedserious adverse events or discontinuations. Compound 1 had potent invitro activity against all Candida spp. from this study, includingisolates resistant to other antifungal agents.

Results in Patients with Renal Insufficiency: Subset Analysis

14/21 (66%) subjects had some degree of renal insufficiency: 7 had mildrenal insufficiency (GFR:60-89), 5 had moderate renal insufficiency(GFR:30-59), and 2 had severe renal insufficiency (GFR:15-29). Most(12/14) completed study treatment. Treatment success rate at EOST inpatients with renal insufficiency was 86% (12/14). None had a worseningof renal function at EOST. 4 patients had worsening of renal functionduring the follow-up period. Renal impairment did not increase exposureof FMGX. There were no treatment-related adverse events.

The examples and embodiments described herein are for illustrativepurposes only and various modifications or changes suggested to personsskilled in the art are to be included within the spirit and purview ofthis application and scope of the appended claims.

1. A method of treating a fungal infection in a subject, the methodcomprising administering to a subject with a fungal infection atherapeutically effective amount of compound 1:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof;wherein, the fungal infection in the subject is caused by Candida spp.,Aspergillus spp., Scedosporium spp., Fusarium spp., Paecilomyces spp.,Purpureocillium spp., Dematiaceous spp., Rhizopus, Mucor spp.,Lichtheimia spp., Cunninghamella spp., Acremonium spp., Rasamsonia spp.,Scedosporium spp., Schizophyllum spp., Trichoderma spp., Alternariaspp., Cladophialophora spp., Cladosporium spp., Exophiala spp.,Fonsecaea spp., Lomentospora spp., Phialophora spp., Scopulariopsisspp., Magnusiomyces (Geotrichum) spp., Trichosporon spp., Malasseziaspp., Saprochaete spp., Kodamaea spp., Rhodotorula spp., Saccharomycesspp., Pseudozyma spp., Sporobolomyces spp., Exophiala spp., Lacaziaspp., Emmonsia spp., Wickerhamomyces (Pichia) spp., Emergomyces spp.,Talaromyces spp., or Emmonsia-like fungi, or a combination thereof, thetherapeutically effective amount of compound 1 provides a steady state24-hr Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC₀₋₂₄) in the subjectof at least about 100 μg×hr/mL of compound 1A:

wherein the subject has a contradiction to standard of care antifungaltherapy that is due to reduced kidney function or a kidney disease inthe subject; and wherein the administration of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to thesubject comprises a treatment regimen comprising the dailyadministration of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, for at least 1-4 weeks.
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 4. The method of claim 1, wherein the kidney disease ischronic kidney disease (CKD), metabolic syndrome, vesicoureteral reflux,tubulointerstitial renal fibrosis, IgA nephropathy, diabeticnephropathy, Alport syndrome, HIV associated nephropathy, glomerularnephritis (GN), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, membranousglomerulonephritis, mesangiocapillary GN, interstitial fibrosis andtubular atrophy (IFTA), acute kidney injury (AKI), acute obstructivenephropathy, or drug induced fibrosis.
 5. The method of claim 4, whereinthe kidney disease is chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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 7. Themethod of claim 1, wherein the subject has high levels of protein in hisor her urine (proteinuria).
 8. The method of claim 1, wherein thetherapeutically effective amount of compound 1 provides a steady state24-hr Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC₀₋₂₄) of at least 150μg×hr/mL of the compound 1A.
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 10. The method of claim 1,wherein the contradiction to standard of care antifungal therapycomprises amphotericin B, candicidin, filipin, hamycin, natamycin,nystatin, rimocidin, bifonazole, butoconazole, clotrimazole, econazole,fenticonazole, isavuconazole, ketoconazole, luliconazole, miconazole,omoconazole, oxiconazole, sertaconazole, sulconazole, tioconazole,albaconazole, efinaconazole, epoxiconazole, fluconazole, isavuconazole,itraconazole, posaconazole, propiconazole, ravuconazole, terconazole,voriconazole, abafungin, amorolfin, butenafine, naftifine, orterbinafine, anidulafungin, caspofungin, micafungin, rezafungin, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the preceding antifungalagents.
 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the fungal infection iscaused by Candida spp., Aspergillus spp., Scedosporium spp., Fusariumspp., Paecilomyces spp., Purpureocillium spp., Dematiaceous spp., orMucorales fungi, or a combination thereof.
 12. The method of claim 10,wherein the subject is immunocompromised, is infected with HIV/AIDS, orhas cancer.
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 24. The method of claim 1,wherein the fungal infection is a cutaneous infection, lung infection,sinus infection, central nervous system infection, brain infection, eyeinfection, heart infection, kidney infection, gastrointestinal tractinfection, stomach infection, pelvic infection, blood infection, or acombination thereof.
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 26. The method of claim 1, whereinthe treatment regimen comprises a loading dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, and amaintenance dose of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof.
 27. The method of claim 26, wherein thetreatment regimen comprises a loading dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, of about2000 mg compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof.
 28. The method of claim 27, wherein the loading dose ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof, is administered to the subject by intravenous (I.V.) infusion.29. The method of claim 27, wherein the loading dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, comprisesthe administration of two doses of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to the subject byintravenous (I.V.) infusion.
 30. The method of claim 27, wherein eachloading dose of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof, is administered to the subject byintravenous (I.V.) infusion over about 30 minutes to about 4 hours. 31.The method of claim 27, wherein each dose of the loading dose comprisesabout 1000 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof.
 32. The method of claim 27, wherein theloading dose comprises administration of about 1000 mg of compound 1, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to thesubject by intravenous (I.V.) infusion followed by a secondadministration of about 1000 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to the subject byintravenous (I.V.) infusion within about 24 hours of the first infusion.33. The method of claim 27, wherein the maintenance dose is administeredonce daily starting on the second day of treatment.
 34. The method ofclaim 33, wherein the maintenance dose comprises once dailyadministration of about 600 mg to about 1500 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.
 35. Themethod of claim 27, wherein the maintenance dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered over a period of about 30 minutes to about 4 hours by I.V.infusion starting on the second, third, or fourth day of treatment. 36.The method of claim 27, wherein the maintenance dose of about 600 mg toabout 1200 mg compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof is administered over a period of about 30minutes to about 4 hours by I.V. infusion starting on the second, third,or fourth day of treatment.
 37. The method of claim 27, wherein themaintenance dose of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof is administered orally to the subjectstarting on the second, third, or fourth day of treatment.
 38. Themethod of claim 27, wherein the maintenance dose of about 800 mg toabout 1000 mg compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof is administered orally once daily to thesubject starting on the second, third, or fourth day of treatment. 39.The method of claim 27, wherein, starting on the second, third, orfourth day of treatment: a) about 600 mg to about 900 mg of compound 1,or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered over a period of about 30 minutes to about 3 hours by I.V.infusion; or b) about 700 mg to about 1000 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof isadministered orally once daily.
 40. The method of claim 27, wherein:starting on the second day of treatment, about 600 mg to about 900 mg ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof is administered over a period of about 30 minutes to about 3hours by I.V. infusion; and starting on the fourth day of treatment: a)about 600 mg to about 900 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof is administered over aperiod of about 30 minutes to about 3 hours by I.V. infusion; or b)about 700 mg to about 1000 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof is administered orally oncedaily.
 41. (canceled)
 42. The method of claim 1, wherein: the treatmentregimen comprises the daily administration of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, for about4 weeks to about 6 weeks.
 43. The method of claim 1, wherein: thetreatment regimen comprises the daily administration of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, for about4 weeks to about 12 weeks.
 44. The method of claim 1, wherein: thetreatment regimen comprises a loading dose of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, andmaintenance doses of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof; wherein the loading dose of compound 1, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof,comprises the administration of two doses of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to thesubject by intravenous (I.V.) infusion on the first day of therapy,wherein each dose comprises about 1000 mg of compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof; followedby maintenance doses comprising once daily administration of about 600mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, orhydrate thereof by intravenous (I.V.) infusion for at least two days,followed by either: once daily administration of about 600 mg ofcompound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydratethereof, by intravenous (I.V.) infusion; or once daily oraladministration of about 700 mg of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.
 45. The method of claim44, wherein the treatment regimen comprises up to 14 days ofadministration of compound 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof.
 46. (canceled)
 47. The method of claim 1,wherein: the treatment regimen increases the chances of survival for thesubject, decreases galactomannan levels in the subject, decreasesβ-d-glucan levels in the subject, or a combination thereof. 48.(canceled)
 49. A method of treating a fungal infection in a subject, themethod comprising administering to a subject with a fungal infection atherapeutically effective amount of compound 1:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof;wherein, the therapeutically effective amount of compound 1 provides asteady state 24-hr Area Under the Concentration-Time Curve (AUC₀₋₂₄) inthe subject of at least about 100 μg×hr/mL of compound 1A:

wherein the administration of compound 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, to the subject comprises atreatment regimen comprising the daily administration of compound 1, ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, for atleast 1-4 weeks; wherein a dose adjustment of the compound 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof that isadministered to the subject is not required based on the kidney statusof the subject.